Facility Maintenance Specialist

*To be considered for the job, you must complete an application on the State of Oregon job website: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Facility-Maintenance-Specialist_REQ-187426

Join our team at the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as a Facility Maintenance Specialist (FMS) at Camp Riverbend in La Grande, Oregon! As an FMS, you'll play a crucial role in the maintenance and repair of OYA buildings and vehicles, showcasing your skills in various trade areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping, welding, and more. But that's not all – this role is about more than just maintenance. You'll also have the opportunity to supervise, instruct, and mentor youth, helping them develop valuable work skills, safety awareness, and a strong work ethic. Your role involves providing regular feedback and evaluations to guide these young individuals on their path to success. If you hold a waste water license and have experience, that's a plus, but we value your ability to work effectively under pressure and your knowledge of maintenance procedures and safety precautions. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of youth in our care.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

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What You Need To Qualify:

• 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).
• Employee will be required to obtain their Oregon wastewater operator certification within 18 months of hire (OYA will cover training and costs) to be eligible for this position.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Waste water license and experience.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Working knowledge of maintenance procedures including safety precautions.
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Using hand and power tools
• Read, understand and apply schematic drawings or blueprints.
• Inspect malfunctioning equipment and determine a plan for repair, modification or replacement.
• Interpret and apply information from procedural and manufacturer handbooks to solving problem and make decisions.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
• Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,856.00 - $5,325.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,856 - $5,325