Facility Operations Specialist 1

State of Oregon; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) seeks a Facility Operations Specialist 1 to join its Milwaukie, OR team. The role maintains and repairs OLCC facilities, including boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and access control systems, and coordinates improvements with contractors.

You will ensure safety and compliance with building codes, schedule inspections, and support energy and environmental control systems. This in‑office position emphasizes public service and career development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in building construction, industrial engineering or related field and one year of experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating facility system maintenance and construction projects.
• Four years of experience planning, scheduling or coordination facility system maintenance or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain the steam generating boilers and associated pumps and equipment daily during heating season.
• Sample boiler water and condensate, perform analyses, and maintain corrosion inhibitor treatment in steam boilers.
• Coordinate and schedule routine installation, repair, maintenance and upgrade of facility systems with outside contractors and agency management at OLCC owned facilities.
• Operates computer terminal to interface with energy management system components or building automation systems.
• Manage contractors on site, inspects and evaluates work in progress to ensure conformance to schedules, blueprints, schematics, and construction, fire and safety codes.
• Plans, coordinates and schedules all annual inspections for wet sprinkler and clean agent fire suppression, building fire alarm notification systems, steam boilers and related pressure vessels, overhead roll down fire doors, backflow devices, grease trap, water outflow systems, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
• Coordinate and schedule programming adjustments, recalibration and repair of all environmental controls with outside control system technicians.
• Performs recurring maintenance, seasonal overhauls on systems and components.
• During inclement weather, perform deicing and snow removal services to keep surfaces clear and buildings operational.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Building codes

HVAC

Fire systems

Access control

PV systems

Diagnostics

Heights work

Hand and power tools

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in building construction or related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

08/31/2026

Application Deadline:

09/14/2026

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facility Operations Specialist 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

This position is part of the OLCC Administrative Services Division. As part of OLCC’s facilities team this Facility Operations Specialist will maintain and repair, either on own, or by acting as project manager and inspector, the Commission owned facilities including heating, ventilation, air conditioning system, the overall facility (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression and alarm notification systems etc.) and manage the security and access control systems.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment


• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety


• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits.


• Pension and retirement programs


• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon


• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

About this opportunity:

• This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office, however will be responsible for three locations and will move to Canby by approximately early to mid 2027.


• This position is in‑office and is not eligible to be remote.


• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

Here’s what you will do:

• Monitor, operate, and maintain the steam generating boilers and associated pumps and equipment daily during heating season. This includes planned and corrective maintenance on steam boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and steam traps, and flow meters.


• Sample boiler water and condensate, perform analyses, and maintain corrosion inhibitor treatment in steam boilers, to include firing up boilers and performing operating adjustments to maintain efficiency of boilers.


• Coordinate and schedule routine installation, repair, maintenance and upgrade of facility systems (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, etc.) with outside contractors and agency management at all OLCC owned facilities with minimal disruption to agency operations.


• Operates computer terminal to interface with energy management system components or building automation systems.


• Manage contractors on site, inspects and evaluates work in progress to ensure conformance to schedules, blueprints, schematics, and construction, fire and safety codes and advises ASD Director when project is complete, while ensuring contractors are following all state and county building codes.


• Plans, coordinates and schedules all annual inspections for wet sprinkler and clean agent fire suppression, building fire alarm notification systems, steam boilers and related pressure vessels, overhead roll down fire doors, backflow devices, grease trap, water outflow systems, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers.


• Coordinate and schedule programming adjustments, recalibration and repair of all environmental controls with outside control system technicians.


• Performs recurring maintenance, seasonal overhauls on systems and components. Cleans, oils, and greases equipment such as pumps, motor linkages, air handlers, damper controls, and air compressors. Tests systems and equipment for proper operation after any tasks have been performed.


• During inclement weather, perform deicing and snow removal services to keep surfaces clear and buildings, warehouses operational.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job.

Please contact [e-mail] if you would like a copy of the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in building construction, industrial engineering or related field AND one year of experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating facility system maintenance and construction projects.

OR

• Four years of experience planning, scheduling or coordination facility system maintenance or construction projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and construction practices and building codes


• Operational experience with Building Automation Systems, HVAC, Fire System, Access Control and photovoltaic (PV) systems


• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills


• Ability to work at heights on platform and scissor lifts.


• Proficient with hand and power tools


• Proficient with computers and Office 365 suite


• Excellent communication skills, ability to work with others and coordinate vendors

Additional information:

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.


• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.


• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.


• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education and training documented in the application materials.


• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.


• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.


• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.


• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about OLCC

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e‑mail at [e-mail].

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.