Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications – Experience and Education
A qualified applicant will have four (4) years of education and/or
experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required for the position. Qualifying experience may include any
combination of the following:
- High school diploma or GED; and
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in
commercial, institutional, or industrial facility maintenance,
including hands-on work in one or more of the following trades:
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or general building systems
repair. Experience must include direct responsibility for
maintenance and repair of building systems and not be limited to
custodial, landscaping, or support functions.
Sp
ecial Requirements
- Background Check. All positions must pass a basic criminal history
check. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily prohibit
employment. Some may require additional clearance, including but not
limited to national or state fingerprinting.
- Driving for Agency Business. Applicants must possess a current
driver's license in their state of residence and acceptable driving
history. May require proof of personal automobile liability
insurance [ORS Chapter 806] and use of a personal vehicle for
business use.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated working knowledge of commercial building systems,
including HVAC (air handling units, split systems, thermostatic
controls), plumbing (fixtures, shutoffs, minor repairs), electrical
(lighting circuits, breakers, ballasts), and roofing systems, with
the ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Applied skills in core building trades such as carpentry (framing,
finish work, door/hardware adjustments), drywall (patching,
finishing), ceiling systems (acoustical tile replacement and grid
repair), and painting (surface prep, coating application, and finish
quality standards).
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve facility and
equipment issues using systematic problem-solving techniques,
including identifying root causes and determining when to escalate
to licensed trades or vendors.
- Proficiency in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power
tools, and diagnostic equipment, with adherence to safety standards
and safe material handling practices.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on building systems
and infrastructure, including executing maintenance schedules,
documenting work performed, and identifying opportunities for cost
avoidance and asset life extension.
- Ability to read and interpret basic schematics, equipment manuals,
and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Experience coordinating and overseeing third-party contractors
across multiple trades, including defining scope, monitoring
performance, ensuring compliance with service agreements, and
verifying quality of work.
- Working knowledge of building components (roofing, siding,
weatherproofing) and ability to identify signs of wear, leaks, or
structural concerns requiring intervention.
- Ability to plan, configure, and install commercial modular office
systems, including furniture, fixtures, and office equipment, with
consideration for space optimization, ergonomics, and ADA compliance.
- Knowledge of fleet coordination practices, including tracking
maintenance schedules, identifying minor mechanical issues, and
coordinating repairs with service providers.
- Experience with office systems and basic technology setup,
including workstation equipment, peripherals, and coordination with
IT infrastructure.
- Experience receiving goods, reconciling deliveries, and supporting
inventory or invoicing processes.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, including
clear communication, effective listening, sound judgment, and the
ability to prioritize and respond to competing service requests in a
professional manner.
- Ability to manage multiple work orders and projects concurrently,
prioritize based on operational impact, work independently with
minimal supervision, and maintain accurate records of completed work.
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, email, and internet applications.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed in office, warehouse, facility, and outdoor
environments and involves use of computers, hand and power tools,
vehicles, and exposure to weather and cleaning agents. Duties require
standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 75 pounds,
with the use of appropriate safety equipment. Travel throughout the
Agency service area and occasional irregular hours may be required.
This position may involve contact with members of the public in
office or community settings, where there is potential for exposure to
confrontational behavior, communicable illnesses, and interactions
with domestic animals.
The physical demands described are representative of those required
to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Oregon law.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Classification: Maintenance Specialist
Position Numbers: Varies
Salary Range: R19
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Unit: Administration
Location: Salem
Reports to: Operations Manager
Union Status: Represented
Last revision: January 2026
This job description in no way states or implies that these are
the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this
position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as
assigned, including work in other Agency unit/location to ensure
workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other
job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,
skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the
employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each
duty proficiently.
