Maintenance Technician

8000 NE Tillamook Street, Portland OR

Description

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION Position Name: Maintenance Technician Classification: Non-Exempt, Benefitted FTE: Full time Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional overtime ABOUT UWS University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client. The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. Learn more about us by visiting our website at. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays. POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician (MTECH) will work closely with the DCPDO in planning campus projects, determining work schedules, and helping ensure overall departmental costs remain as low as possible. In addition to these managerial tasks, the MTECH will perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of main campus/clinic building and grounds a necessary. Work will also include in a wide range of trade areas including plumbing, painting/sheetrock patches, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, general building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repair. As needed, the maintenance tech will provide oversight to contractors and outside vendors. A key responsibility of this position is also to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to students, staff and other members of the university community. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education & Training: High school diploma/G.E.D, or equivalent experience; Fire/security/hazard blood borne pathogen experience preferred. Certifications & Licenses: OSHA 30 cert, OFSMA Certification or something similar and valid driver’s license preferred. Experience: 3-5 years in facilities industry or equivalent combination of experience and education; 8+ years in university/college facilities/operation department preferred. Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: General maintenance and repair. Other Qualifications: Able to lift 75 lbs. and perform multiple physical exertion tasks daily. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS: For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website at:. Click on the big, orange button and follow the prompts. Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. You may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents. University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type. University of Western States is an equal opportunity employer.