Description

• Affordable medical/vision/dental insurance at $118/month for family coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave that starts accruing your first month
• PERS retirement plan (employee/employer contribution rates vary)
• 9 paid holidays
• Work in beautiful central Oregon

Essential Duties

• Calls for necessary technical assistance when required and provides repair cost estimates to supervisor.
• Manages Turf Grass and sprays noxious and invasive weeds on all County property.
• Maintenance of Parks. Inspects, maintains, repairs, and replaces playground equipment and play areas.
• Operation and repair of large irrigation systems, including pumps.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces domestic and wastewater system within County facilities.
• Operations of dump trucks, backhoes, tractors and mowers.
• Demonstrated ability in stick and MIG welding.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Repair of pneumatic actuator systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on County equipment including backhoes, mowers, etc.
• Maintains records on all maintenance and repair activities.
• Oversees the operation of preventative and necessary maintenance and the repairs of County buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensures all safety procedures are being enforced.
• Works with maintenance software program for repair orders, work orders and completion notices.
• Workweek may vary, requiring being on-call at times.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications

Maintenance Tech II
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and methods of building and grounds operation. Knowledge of a physical plant operation and equipment. Basic knowledge of electricity and HVAC. Computer literate.
Abilities
Ability to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical fixtures.
Ability to judge the value of new and obsolete equipment. Ability to read blue prints and other related documents. Ability to maintain cooperative relations with department officials, employees and the public. Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Physical Abilities
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl or climb ladders, and to lift, push, pull or carry more than 50 lbs when necessary. Ability to use rapid finger, hand and arm movement on occasion. Ability to be in close/limited areas or spaces. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Position requires post offer physical capacity test based on the job description.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates
A valid Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain within one year a Chemical Applicators License. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Maintenance Tech III
Knowledge and Skills
Intermediate knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and methods of building and grounds operation. Intermediate knowledge of commercial/industrial building maintenance and physical plant operation and equipment. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of electricity and HVAC. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Turf Grass Management. Advanced knowledge of large irrigation systems. Advanced knowledge of locksmithing including Grand Master systems. Good computer skills with knowledge of software.
Abilities
Ability to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems. Ability to read blue prints and other related documents. Ability to give clear and detailed instructions. Ability to maintain cooperative relations with department officials, employees and the public. Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Physical Abilities
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl or climb ladders, and to lift, push, pull or carry more than 50 lbs when necessary. Ability to use rapid finger, hand and arm movement on occasion. Ability to be in close/limited areas or spaces. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Four years building and grounds experience, or certification or Journey level experience in related trade field such as Building Operator Certification (BOC), Turf Grass Management, HVAC / Electrical.
Licenses and Certificates
A valid Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain within one year a Backflow Testing Certification. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check. Ability to obtain and maintain other certifications including Playground inspector, Pesticide Applicators, and Building Operators Level I & II.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of light-to-medium weight, yet, awkward materials. Must be able to work outside of the normal workweek as necessary.
Probationary Requirement
This position is based on the successful completion of a nine-month probationary period.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• VEBA HRA Account employer contribution
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 9 Holidays
• Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
• 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
• Discounted Air Ambulance membership available