Facility Maintenance Specialist

Socket.dev; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Pension/retirement benefits

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority in Salem seeks a Facility Maintenance Specialist to perform routine and emergency repairs across the hospital, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, glass replacement and general upkeep to keep facilities safe and functional.

Schedule: overnight, Monday–Thursday, 9pm–7am. Minimum qualifications include two years of related maintenance trades or a journeyman license; license may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of general building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, or plastering experience.
• Journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience; include copy with application.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and emergency maintenance repairs to all areas of the hospital.
• Perform tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, glass replacement, and general upkeep.
• Install items to walls (bulletin boards, cabinets, dispensers) and repair doors, locks, and hardware.
• Respond to plumbing emergencies and assist during emergencies with hospital staff.

Skills

General building maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

Mechanical

Painting

Plastering

Education

Journeyman license

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/18/2026

Application Deadline: 09/28/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $3,952 - $5,458

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Facility Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Facility Maintenance Specialist

This position completes routine and emergency maintenance repairs to all areas of the Hospital. This includes minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, glass replacement, as well as general maintenance, such as: installing bulletin boards, unplugging toilets, wall board repair and painting.

Schedule: Overnight; Mon-Thurs 9pm-7am

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Two years of: a) general building maintenance; b) carpentry; c) electrical; d) mechanical; e) painting; or f) plastering experience.

A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience. Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience responding to local and campus wide emergencies.

• Experience making repairs including but not limited to, fires, floods, broken pipes, stuck elevators, broken windows, and door hardware malfunctions.

• Experience providing various phases of skilled maintenance and repair to walls, ceiling, floors and roofs as required, painting, plumbing, minor electrical repairs, carpentry, mechanical equipment repair, sheet metal fabrication, repairing of door locks and door hardware and installation and/or repair of door jams, closures, fire systems.

• Ability to direct the fire department to the location of the announced alarm, provide needed assistance, reset fire alarm panels, and supports hospital staff during and after emergencies.

• Experience installing items to walls, such as pictures, bulletin boards, small cabinets, dispensers and shower curtain assemblies by using proper anchoring systems.

• Experience responding to plumbing emergency repairs such as leaking faucets, toilets, unclogging plumbing fixtures.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Cover Letter (Optional) – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment;promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authorityis the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.

• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.

• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This is an in-office position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

Helpful Links & Resources

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.