Facilities Services Technician I
Announcement# 2023-005
Closing Date: February 13, 2023
Salary: $4,337 - $5,367 per month
The FACILITIES SERVICES TECHNICIAN I position is full-time, 40 hours, Civil Service, and Union represented.
Columbia County is looking for a facilities services technician to join our facilities team.
The General Services Department manages the maintenance for all the County owned facilities as well as the County Parks and Forests. This department also provides support services to each of the County departments and assists with improvement projects for County owned assets.
DUTIES: Perform a variety of facilities services and skilled work in the improvements, repairs and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment. The Facilities Services Technician II is differentiated from the Facilities Technician I in that it requires additional training, certification and expertise in electrical, refrigeration and HVAC maintenance and may act as a lead worker when assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or equivalent. Prior experience in landscape or grounds experience, building maintenance and construction required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above described duties may be acceptable.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess valid driver's license and be insurable under the County's liability policy. Must possess two of the following and effectively utilize the skills and knowledge gained from obtaining them within the first 12 months of hire: Class III Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Training Certificate, 8 hour RRP (Renovate, Repair and Painting) Lead Based Paint Training Certificate, and/or Arial and Forklift Training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of grounds, landscaping and/or building maintenance. Knowledge of basic vehicle and tool repair and maintenance standards and procedures. Knowledge of proper safety methods used in grounds and landscape maintenance and building systems.
Familiarity with the use and operation of personal computers and business software, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Ability to learn and perform non-technical tasks included in County's HVAC preventative maintenance program.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power equipment in an effective and safe manner.
Ability to act independently in the absence of supervision and instructions. Ability to prioritize and accomplish quickly and efficiently a large number of diverse tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to follow and to motivate others to follow standard purchasing procedures and practices.
Ability to pull and back-up utility trailers, drive a standard shift vehicle and operate a vehicle in inclement weather conditions. Ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift, boom and scissor lift and other similar equipment that may be required during general operations and maintenance tasks.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with fellow employees, other agencies, County officials and the general public.
Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!
www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov