Facilities Maintenance Technician-CL - Open Until Filled

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language Pay Differential Eligible

Job summary

City of Portland is seeking two Facilities Maintenance Technicians to maintain parks facilities across the city, focusing on heating, cooling, lighting, and building equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform timely repairs, and respond to urgent failures to keep facilities operating smoothly.

The role includes working with HVAC and electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and may involve training an apprentice. Language Pay Differential may apply for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building/facility automated control systems and components.
• Experience performing building maintenance and repairs including scheduling and performing preventative maintenance inspections, repair of interior and exterior hardware.
• Experience performing installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, such as the operation of chillers, boilers, fan systems, and pumps.
• Experience performing repair and replacement of facilities electrical components.
• Experience managing facility maintenance hazards and safety precautions, including applicable OSHA standards while working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service, and troubleshoot various systems and equipment.
• Check equipment for glitches and inconsistencies.
• Repair defective components to avoid delays in operation.
• Install and assemble new machines.
• Respond to work orders.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or install mechanical, alarm, and electrical systems.
• Assist in annual inspections of fire suppression and alarm systems as well as assisting to correct any outstanding deficiencies.
• Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and comfort in diverse environments.

Skills

HVAC & refrigeration systems

Electrical components repair

Automation and control systems

Preventative maintenance scheduling

Safety compliance OSHA

Education

LME license or higher Oregon electrical license

Valid state driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Refrigerant handling equipment

Brazing tools

Job description

Position

City of Portland is recruiting to fill current and future Facilities Maintenance Technician-CL vacancies across the city. Facilities Maintenance Technician-CL's perform work in the following bureaus: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Current vacancies are located in Portland Parks & Recreation.

Job Appointment

Regular, Full-Time

Work Schedule

• Portland Parks & Recreation: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, and some assignments may require occasional Saturday shifts. After probation, work schedule change can be discussed.

Reporting Location

• Portland Parks & Recreation: Mt. Tabor Yard, 6437 SE Division, Portland, OR 97206

Benefits

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation

LiUNA Laborers' Local 483, Portland City Laborers.

Position Summary

Join our team at the City of Portland's Parks & Recreation Bureau. We are hiring two Facilities Maintenance Technicians to help maintain the safety, functionality, and longevity of parks facilities across the city.

In this role, you will perform ongoing maintenance and repairs on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, lighting and electrical outlets, and a wide range of building equipment. You will apply your mechanical and technical expertise to identify issues that could impair system performance and complete timely repairs to keep facilities operating smoothly.

You will also respond to urgent equipment failures, restoring operations as quickly as possible. Additional responsibilities include a variety of building maintenance tasks requiring diverse mechanical skills. Technicians use mobile devices to monitor HVAC equipment and manage maintenance schedules, and may also provide training or guidance to an apprentice.

What You'll Get To Do

• Inspect, diagnose, service, and troubleshoot various systems and equipment.
• Check equipment for glitches and inconsistencies.
• Repair defective components to avoid delays in operation.
• Install and assemble new machines.
• Respond to work orders.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or install mechanical, alarm, and electrical systems.
• Assist in annual inspections of fire suppression and alarm systems as well as assisting to correct any outstanding deficiencies.
• Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and comfort in diverse environments.

About The Bureaus

About Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color or on refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas or benefiting from our services. We recognize, understand, and celebrate the differences that surround us; diversity and equity are central to PP&R's ideals and values.

Portland is a growing and diverse city of approximately 650,000 residents, with nearly 20% speaking languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and actively seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and in our service to the public. We encourage applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with individuals and communities representing diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who fluently speak another language are encouraged to include this information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of building/facility automated control systems and components.
• Experience performing building maintenance and repairs including scheduling and performing preventative maintenance inspections, repair of interior and exterior hardware.
• Experience performing installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, such as the operation of chillers, boilers, fan systems, and pumps.
• Experience performing repair and replacement of facilities electrical components.
• Experience managing facility maintenance hazards and safety precautions, including applicable OSHA standards while working autonomously.

Applicants Must Also Possess

• A current Limited Maintenance Electrical (LME) license or higher Oregon electrical license.
• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigerant 608 certificate
• Class three boilers license
• Backflow Assembly Testers and Cross Connection Specialist Certification
• Direct Digital Control/Building Automation systems training and certification
• Brazing certification
• Fire Alarm training and certification
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, refrigerant/evacuation/recharge tools, carpentry, and basic machine tools.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2026 - until filled or November 09, 2026.