Facilities Maintenance Technician

Columbia Helicopters, Inc.; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to manage repairs and maintenance of facilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in maintenance trades and be proficient with tools. This role includes managing tasks such as plumbing, electrical work, and ensuring the operational readiness of the facility systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Two - Five years of facilities maintenance technician experience.
• Proficient in reading and following blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Must meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility maintenance duties such as plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry.
• Operates tools and maintains accurate work order information in CMMS.
• Conducts planned maintenance duties to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Knowledge of trades related to facilities maintenance

Ability to use hand and power tools

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate forklift and man lift equipment

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our ColumbiaFamily !

The Facility Maintenance Technician performs a variety of duties in support of maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds; performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties including carpentry, remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, roofing and a variety of other facilities maintenance work; operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs facility maintenance duties such as painting, changing HVAC filters, repair and replace door knobs, locks, and door closures, general drywall installation and repairs, snow removal and deicing from sidewalks and parking lots.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Performs framing, rough and finish carpentry to erect small structures, partitions interior spaces, frame and trim doors and windows and build or repair floors; hangs, repairs, and replaces doors and associated mechanisms including hinges, locks and dead bolts.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hang pictures and bulletin boards, moves and sets up tables and chairs.
• Performs planned maintenance duties and tasks related to the daily functional needs of the facility.
• Enter completed work order information into CMMS daily.
• Testing and tracking operational readiness of the fire sprinkler systems (weekly and monthly checks).
• Assists outside trades personnel when work assignments require additional resources and as directed by management.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects to complete work orders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of Two - Five years’ facilities maintenance technician experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, clearly demonstrating your performance of the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of trades related to facilities maintenance and repair, procedures and techniques and use of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings.
• Ability to operate forklift and man lift equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform on-call emergency service as required.
• Skill in reading and following blueprints, equipment manuals and assembly instructions.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Have and maintain valid Driver’s License to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Must meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as a U.S. Person.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)