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Form of workSalary: $23.94 - $32.08 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 483-2024-1
Department: Business Services
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/28/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Marion County Business Services is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The Building Maintenance Specialist will perform a variety of journey level maintenance and repair work essential to the function of county buildings. This position works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor who assigns and outlines work projects and inspects results for compliance with departmental standards, applicable codes and regulations. It also receives training, work assignments, and general guidance on technical aspects of work from a Building Maintenance Specialist Senior.
The position is represented by the Marion County Employees Association. In addition to the salary range listed above, Building Maintenance Specialists receive a generous benefit package including:
As a full-time member of our team, Building Maintenance Specialists typically work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday through Thursday, 7:30am- 4:30pm with flexibility depending on the needs of the department and program. As a non-exempt employee, this position is eligible for overtime. This position may have on-call duties.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
PREFERENCES
Journey-level knowledge of: methods and techniques used in one or more of the following trades carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring and repair, tile setting and painting, steam fitting, boiler operation and repair, arc and acetylene welding, plastering and general mechanical repair.
Substantial ability and skill to: use and operate hand and power tools necessary to building and mechanical maintenance; plan and organize work; read, understand and work from mechanical, electrical and structural blueprints and schematic diagrams; follow written and oral instructions; perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of County buildings, equipment and furnishings; establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with other employees, vendors, and contractors; operate a motor vehicle.
Employee is expected to: understand and exhibit sound preventive maintenance skills, demonstrate the ability to identify, report and/or correct malfunctioning equipment and seek out opportunities to improve the maintenance, security and efficiency of County facilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; bends forward; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 50 lbs.; climbs; crawls; grasps and handles objects; hears a normal level of speech; kneels; moves carts weighing up to 500 lbs.; reaches overhead; uses repetitive motion of hands, feet, and wrists; sits; uses sense of smell; stands; stoops; talks; turns neck up to 180 degree radius; twists up to 90 degree radius; walks; sees 20/20 with correction
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. Do you understand this statement?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Choose the option that best describes your education/experience as it relates to this recruitment. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section(s) of your application.
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If you chose the option in the above question, which asked you to specify below, please tell us how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are using education as all or part of your qualifications, specify the degree earned or number of college credits earned, including whether they were semester or quarter units, and the major for which you earned them. If you are using experience, specify the number of years and/or months of full-time experience and the job duties performed while employed. Also, specify the type of organization you worked for, including number of employees and number of separate campuses involved.
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Select the job duties with which you have at least 1 year of full-time work experience. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the work experience section of your application form.
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Select the license(s)/certification(s) you currently possess.
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If you selected an answer to the above question, which asked you to specify below, please do so. List the state in which you are licensed/certified and the type of license/certification.
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Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 483-2024-1
Department: Business Services
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/28/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Marion County Business Services is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The Building Maintenance Specialist will perform a variety of journey level maintenance and repair work essential to the function of county buildings. This position works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor who assigns and outlines work projects and inspects results for compliance with departmental standards, applicable codes and regulations. It also receives training, work assignments, and general guidance on technical aspects of work from a Building Maintenance Specialist Senior.
The position is represented by the Marion County Employees Association. In addition to the salary range listed above, Building Maintenance Specialists receive a generous benefit package including:
- Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution
- PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 personal holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
- Employer provided Long Term Disability Plan
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
As a full-time member of our team, Building Maintenance Specialists typically work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday through Thursday, 7:30am- 4:30pm with flexibility depending on the needs of the department and program. As a non-exempt employee, this position is eligible for overtime. This position may have on-call duties.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
- Access all areas of buildings.
- Maintain integrity of the buildings and equipment, commonly accomplished through painting, carpentry, plumbing, remodeling, plastering, sheet-rocking, framing, minor electrical, mechanical troubleshooting and repair, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, pneumatic and electrical control wiring, blueprint and schematic diagram understanding, and boiler operation.
- Safely operate hand and power tools.
- Follow oral and written instruction.
- Support and assist other maintenance workers when need arises.
- Assist in the training of new and existing staff.
- May be asked to perform or assist with work in confined spaces.
- Work without close supervision.
- Organize and prioritize workload.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND
- Four or more years of directly related and documented work experience; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
PREFERENCES
- Preference given for possession of a State of Oregon Apprenticeship and Training Council Journeyman's card for one of the following trades:
- Stationary Engineer,
- HVAC/R,
- Plumber, or
- Closely related trades
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
- Final candidates selected for this position may be required to pass a physical examination by a county-appointed medical doctor.
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:
Journey-level knowledge of: methods and techniques used in one or more of the following trades carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring and repair, tile setting and painting, steam fitting, boiler operation and repair, arc and acetylene welding, plastering and general mechanical repair.
Substantial ability and skill to: use and operate hand and power tools necessary to building and mechanical maintenance; plan and organize work; read, understand and work from mechanical, electrical and structural blueprints and schematic diagrams; follow written and oral instructions; perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of County buildings, equipment and furnishings; establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with other employees, vendors, and contractors; operate a motor vehicle.
Employee is expected to: understand and exhibit sound preventive maintenance skills, demonstrate the ability to identify, report and/or correct malfunctioning equipment and seek out opportunities to improve the maintenance, security and efficiency of County facilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; bends forward; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 50 lbs.; climbs; crawls; grasps and handles objects; hears a normal level of speech; kneels; moves carts weighing up to 500 lbs.; reaches overhead; uses repetitive motion of hands, feet, and wrists; sits; uses sense of smell; stands; stoops; talks; turns neck up to 180 degree radius; twists up to 90 degree radius; walks; sees 20/20 with correction
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. Do you understand this statement?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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Choose the option that best describes your education/experience as it relates to this recruitment. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section(s) of your application.
- Four or more years of full-time work experience providing Building Maintenance for an organization with at least 10 separate campuses
- Four or more years of full-time work experience providing Building Maintenance for an organization with between 5 and 10 separate campuses.
- Four or more years of full-time work experience providing Building Maintenance for an organization with between 2 and 5 separate campuses.
- Four or more years providing Building Maintenance for a large (over 800 employees), single campus organization
- Four or more years providing Building Maintenance for a medium (between 100 and 800) employees), single campus organization.
- Four or more years providing Building Maintenance for a small (less than 100 employees), single campus organization.
- Four or more years of combined education and experience relevant to the position (specify below)
- None of the above
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If you chose the option in the above question, which asked you to specify below, please tell us how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are using education as all or part of your qualifications, specify the degree earned or number of college credits earned, including whether they were semester or quarter units, and the major for which you earned them. If you are using experience, specify the number of years and/or months of full-time experience and the job duties performed while employed. Also, specify the type of organization you worked for, including number of employees and number of separate campuses involved.
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Select the job duties with which you have at least 1 year of full-time work experience. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the work experience section of your application form.
- HVAC troubleshooting and repair
- Remodeling
- Painting interiors and exteriors of buildings
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Plastering
- Sheet-rocking
- Framing
- Minor electrical
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Pneumatic and electrical control wiring
- Blueprint and schematic design understanding and use
- Boiler operation
- None of the above
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Select the license(s)/certification(s) you currently possess.
- State of Oregon Journeyman Stationary Engineer
- State of Oregon Journeyman HVAC/R
- State of Oregon Journeyman Plumber
- State of Oregon Journeyman Welder
- State of Oregon Journeyman Other (specify below)
- Journeyman license/certificate in another state (specify below)
- Limited Building Maintenance Electrician or Limited Maintenance Electrician (LBME/LME) (specify below)
- CFC (Freon) Certification
- Other relevant license/certification (specify below)
- None of the above
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If you selected an answer to the above question, which asked you to specify below, please do so. List the state in which you are licensed/certified and the type of license/certification.
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