Equipment Tech/Clerk - 1.0 FTE - Columbia Regional Inclusive Services

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. Non-Discrimination / Anti-Harassment Policy

BASIC FUNCTION

Support the delivery and availability of equipment by assembling and maintaining equipment, updating equipment status in the barcode circulation system, coordinate the transfer of equipment, orders equipment and processes incoming equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Process incoming freight, transfers, donations and returns, including unpacking, assembly, tagging, loan forms, calling therapists and coordinating transportation and follow-up paperwork.
• Perform minor repair work including but not limited to cleaning, replacing parts, and using small power tools to adjust and align equipment.
• Input equipment data into computer using barcode circulation sv.stem. Keep information updated regularly
• Coordinate transfer of regional equipment between schools in (4) county region, including EI/ECSE programs, and home and hospital sites.
• Monitor and track equipment to minimize lost inventory.
• Coordinate annual inventory.
• Assist therapists regarding the availability of orthopedic equipment. Provide information on the capability of equipment options.
• Order equipment, checking quotes and vendor information for the best possible price.
• Researches repair options and profitability for damaged equipment or missing/broken accessories.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Computer literacy, typing and writing skills.
Familiarity with vocabulary and terminology 9f orthopedics and equipment.
Organization skills and attention to detail.

Ability to:
Operate small hand and power tools including but not limited to wrenches, drills, and soldering iron.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) or more years of experience building equipment, assembling materials, and/or updating data by using computer and barcoding systems. Working in special education environment can be substituted for some or all of the experience when knowledge and skills for position can be provided.
• Some positions in this classification may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver's license.

Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Hourly Rate: $28.39 - $34.90

Work Year: 210 days

FTE: 1.0

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net, 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net, 503-916-3360
Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net, 503-839-3660

Accessibility Statement

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635