Facilities Maintenance Technician

Caldera; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing possible

Generous PTO and benefits

Job summary

Caldera is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance of the Arts Center facilities and grounds, ensuring operations support for programs and community events. The role requires coordinating with staff, subcontractors, and leadership to maintain safety and code compliance.

This full-time, salaried position at Caldera includes an on-site location in Sisters, OR, with on-call responsibilities and potential for travel within the state.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with a majority of the job responsibilities.
• Passion for Caldera’s mission, social and environmental justice, and racial equity.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing racial equity work.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, organization, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs.
• Valid and current driver’s license and experience operating heavy trucks/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Caldera’s facilities and land to support Caldera’s program needs and to meet standards.
• Coordinate operation and maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Schedule and oversee work by subcontractors with the Director of Operations and Property Manager.
• Maintain maintenance policies and documentation for continuity of care.
• Work with Hospitality and Programs teams to support Rentals and Camp Residencies.
• Respond to on-call requests during scheduled hours and be reachable within one hour of the Arts Center.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Mechanical knowledge

Physical strength

Troubleshooting

Organization

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

MS Office / G-Suite

Job description

Description

At Caldera, we believe in the power of creativity. Our mission is to inspire and support youth from underserved rural and urban communities by awakening the potential of their creative voice. We do this through a unique fusion of art, environment and mentorship. Our Youth Program provides students from Portland and Central Oregon with long-term relationships with caring adults, which nurtures individual creativity, beginning in sixth grade and continuing into young adulthood.

Caldera has a $2.6M budget, a 15-member board, 16 full-time year-round employees, and a range of seasonally contracted artists and staff. Its administrative office is located in Portland, Oregon, and its Central Oregon location is located outside of Sisters.

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Supervisor: Property Manager

Status: Full time, 37.5 hrs/week, non exempt

Schedule: 5 days a week, 7.5 hr shifts. Specific schedule to be discussed during the interview process. Occasional holidays based on scheduling needs of the whole team.

Work Location: Caldera’s Arts Center, 31500 Blue Lake Dr, Sisters, OR 97759. During on-call hours, the person in this position must be reachable by phone and within one hour of the Arts Center. Potential for quarterly overnight in-state travel.

Compensation: $54,765-$66,935. This is a full-time, salaried position classified as Exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits include generous paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement participation, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, and life insurance. On‑site housing may be provided if needed.

Position Description

Caldera’s Arts Center Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of the Arts Center facility. This includes buildings and property, all fixed and natural assets and equipment. With the help of other Arts Center staff members, the Facilities Technician will work closely with Caldera staff to support all Caldera onsite activities and functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Facilities Technician will regularly be required to work at a computer, make phone calls, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, operate complex equipment and machinery, complete outdoor labor including construction and cleanup projects in summer and snow plowing in winter. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance

• Maintain Caldera’s physical facilities and land to support Caldera’s program needs, renters’ needs, and to meet government standards
• Coordinate operation and maintenance of all building systems, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, boiler systems, sprinkler system, water heaters, air distribution, kitchen & food preparation systems/equipment, trash/pests/debris/snow removal, alarm systems, housekeeping/laundry, fuel reduction, water system, communication (phone, internet, etc.) etc.
• Carry out daily facilities and land inspections
• Schedule and oversee work performed by subcontractors in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Property Manager
• Maintain facilities maintenance policies and processes documentation, including maintenance manuals, central files, and other information needed to provide continuity in the care of the facilities and site now and into the future
• Work alongside and advise other team members on maintenance, repair, grounds keeping, vehicle repairs, and other tasks as needed
• Work together with the Hospitality team and Programs team to build a collaborative environment and successful Rentals and Camp Residencies
• Ensure facilities are stocked properly with supplies
• Support preparation for and execution of public events at Caldera
• Support management of annual inspections
• Respond to on‑call requests received during scheduled on‑call hours. During on‑call hours, the employee must be reachable by phone and within one hour travel of the Arts Center

Security and Safety

• Secure site assets and maintain site security
• Respond to safety or security concerns from staff, guests, or others onsite
• Understand and follow safety and security policies and procedures

Administrative Duties

• Participate in staff meetings, quarterly team days, and retreats
• Provide information and input as requested to the Property Manager, Director of Operations, and staff leadership, to support decision-making and Caldera’s strategic goals

Lastly, and most importantly, to thrive at Caldera, you need to have an 'all‑hands‑on‑deck' mindset with a flexible, team‑first approach, ready to pitch in on tasks outside this description to support Caldera’s mission and community.

Equity & Inclusion

We recognize that Caldera communities face many societal inequities. We recognize the history and ongoing impacts of racism in our country, state, and institutions. We acknowledge that we will always have room to grow as an organization and as individuals in our understanding of racism and oppression.

We commit to continually examining our role in both perpetuating and combating institutional racism. We also commit to ongoing alignment of our policies and practices to advance racial equity, inclusion, and freedom of expression.

We commit to integrating equity and inclusion into all areas of our work to better serve our mission; when we do, we get closer to the world that we want for our youth. To ensure our own accountability, we will 1) seek deeper relationships with and feedback from our larger community; 2) use our Equity Plan to guide ongoing work; and 3) apply our Equity Lens to decision‑making. We will also seek inspiration from artistic and cultural traditions.

Caldera is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applicants of all backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with a majority of the job responsibilities
• Passion for Caldera’s mission, social and environmental justice, and racial equity
• A willingness to engage in ongoing racial equity work
• Strong multi trade skills, mechanical knowledge, physical strength and stamina
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, organization, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work outside for extended periods in inclement weather, rain, snow or shine
• Diligent, detail oriented, reliable, accountable
• Valid and current driver’s license
• Experience with driving and operating heavy trucks and machinery
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to travel to the Portland metro area 4 times annually
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Apps (G‑Suite). General computer proficiency
• Ability to act as on‑call overnight emergency contact as scheduled
• The ability to occasionally work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• The ability to pass a background and driving record check
• Dexterity to use hands and fingers and the ability to sit, walk, stand, kneel, or bend for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and execute new systems and procedures
• Advanced MS Office or G‑Suite and general computer proficiency
• Knowledge and experience with green building and high performance buildings