PSU Housing Building Maintenance

617 SW Montgomery St, Portland OR

Description

Would you like to apply and expand your building maintenance skills without the hassle of loading all your tools into your truck, traveling to multiple job sites, and worrying about the slow season? At Portland State University, we offer year-round employment, AND there’s no more traveling from one job to another across the state. We pay for all of your tools, boots, clothing, and other PPE, as well as continuing education, skills development, and training. We’re looking for a motivated maintenance professional willing to share their expertise while also learning from our experienced and knowledgeable staff. Portland State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with at least 38 days of paid time off each year, 95% employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of tuition for the employee, dependent children, and your spouse or domestic partner. This position is represented by SEIU 89. Some of the union benefits include annual eligibility for a salary increase of nearly 5%, access to hardship funds, direct support from Local Stewards, and frequent sponsored activities to strengthen your community at PSU and within your region! The Facilities and Property Management department is hiring a skilled tradesperson to perform journey-level maintenance and repair on machinery, operating equipment, and systems in PSU’s nine residential buildings such as water, HVAC, refrigeration units and boilers, generators, and more. Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), they track and respond to preventive and reactive work requests while maintaining a high professional standard and building relationships with residents. This position works independently on a daily basis, prioritizing and completing tasks with minimal supervision, as well as often working cooperatively with other members of the department to achieve shared goals. The person in this position may be required to work after hours or on-call, including assisting with housing maintenance room turnovers and other building-related maintenance, as needed. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and possess creative problem solving, communication, and customer service skills. They will have the ability to work safely in the presence of the public while maintaining a professional demeanor as well as a safe, orderly and clean worksite. They will be highly organized, collaborative, results-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Facilities and Property Management (FPM) comprises approximately 80 full time and 60 student employees who work together to maintain over 5 million square feet in downtown Portland, and the Housing Maintenance team is a key element in the department. FPM is pleased to serve all members of the PSU community, and takes a tremendous amount of pride in providing a superior and vibrant learning environment. FPM is recognized as an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University. All facilities maintenance personnel are considered essential personnel and may be required to respond to campus emergencies. For more information and to apply visit