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Lane County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform maintenance and repair work on large building systems, including operation, monitoring, adjustment and repair. Work may include carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks as needed.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of building maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license (Oregon license by time of appointment). Some overtime may be required.
To perform a variety of maintenance and repair work essential to the functioning of large building systems to include operation, monitoring, adjustment and repair; and to perform related duties as assigned.
* All position openings will be in the Lane County Jail Facility *
The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County.
The Sheriff’s Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew.
Lane County covers over 4,600 square miles and is nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Nearly 300 staff, along with many volunteers, support these services and utilizes land, marine, air and other assets to maximize our response capability.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm;
Regular shift is Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required.
*This is an AFSCME represented position*
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
Employment for Maintenance Specialist 1 or 2 is contingent upon successful completion of:
Rejection for employment with our department does not preclude an applicant from applying for another position of employment with Lane County.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.