Facilities Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon seeks a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join the Capitol’s Facility Services team. You will perform maintenance tasks across trades, handle work orders, and ensure safety and accessibility standards are met. This full-time role is based at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.

You will use carpentry, painting, plumbing and related skills to keep facilities functional and compliant, supporting state operations and historic preservation efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years related experience.
• Ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks in a historic building.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform building maintenance incl. carpentry, painting, plumbing, and repairs.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and complete daily work orders.
• Move furniture and equipment safely and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Moving equipment safely

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years related experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Recruiting is underway for a

Initial Posting Date

08/18/2026

Application Deadline

09/01/2026

Agency

Legislative Administration Committee

Salary Range

$3,848 - $5,773

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Recruiting is underway for a Facility Services Specialist to join the dynamic Facility Services team at the Oregon State Capitol in performing all tasks related to building maintenance, including preventative maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, various repairs, and moving furniture. The team is also responsible for completing work orders assigned each day.

Facility Services serves the Oregon State Legislature and Capitol building by providing building services, key control, purchasing, and contract management. In addition, Facility Services encompasses operations and maintenance as well as custodial services. The department provides oversight of food service, risk management, and historic preservation, and is responsible for all major capital construction projects.

The work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:

Knowledge Of

• Techniques to safely and more easily move equipment and materials
• General building maintenance and repair techniques and methods
• Materials, methods and tools involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of historic buildings
• Environmental and safety hazard precautions
• State and local codes and preservation requirements
• History, procedures, and flow of House and Senate operations
• Appropriate decorum and protocol for House and Senate Chambers
• Location and function of all needed materials and equipment
• Troubleshooting and building repair techniques
• Safe and efficient methods for moving materials and equipment to and from venues
• Room capacities and safe set-up parameters, particularly for ADA compliance and ease of access for people with disabilities
• Fire Codes and emergency evacuation requirements
• Inter-tribal issues and methods to structure their events to ensure equity

Skill In

• Identifying the nature of repair and maintenance problems
• Operating various power, hand and pneumatic tools
• Performing semi-skilled tasks of various trades
• Written and verbal communication

Ability To

• Organize space
• Plan and manage time, prioritize tasks
• Operate a forklift

This is a full-time position located in the Oregon State Capitol. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Remote work is not available for this position.

Employees in this position typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

How To Qualify

Your application must demonstrate:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and three (3) years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

Special Information

• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire promptly; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95%, and 6% will automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills described above.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [e-mail] or [phone].
• The Oregon State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.