Facilities Technician I #57730 $20.14+ DOE

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:

Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security- 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance- a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave- 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays- 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks- flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date: August 3rd 2025

Position Summary: The Facilities Technician I works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor as part of a team performing a variety of building maintenance, remodeling and landscaping of Volunteers of America Oregon's facilities.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Knowledge of commercial and/or residential building maintenance, carpentry, landscaping and/or appliance repair is required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools typically used in carpentry, light construction, maintenance and in landscaping including hammers, drills, screwdrivers, tape measures, hand sanders, wrenches, lawn mowers, clippers and similar tools.
• Entry level knowledge of electrical maintenance such as how to change a light switch or electrical outlet.
• Knowledge of plumbing, including installation of P-trap pipes, faucet repair, and toilet flapper installation.
• Experience working within a nonprofit or social services environment is preferred but not required.

Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to develop rapport with clients and others.
• Skills using basic hand tools needed for carpentry, plumbing, landscaping
• Ability to read and use tape measure.
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Time management skills.
• Basic math skills.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Reliable vehicle, active driver's license, current insurance and the ability to pass our insurer's driving standards and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have the ability to remain alert and focused while driving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and communicating maintenance needs and/or problems and performing general maintenance duties at individual program sites.
• Assist in communicating with sub-contractors, work crews or vendors.
• Assist in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program for the individual sites.
• Assist team performing landscape maintenance such as lawn mowing, pruning, leaves or snow/ice removal.
• Assist in planning, development, and construction of special projects.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of projects, work records, and costs for supplies for individual program sites.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times with coworkers and program participants.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, stoop, stand, walk and sit. Individual will be required to use a variety of handheld and power tools. Individual must be able to climb and/or work off a ladder.
• Employee must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Environmental Conditions: Work is regularly performed in a combination of office, residential centers, outdoors, and shop conditions. Travels on daily basis locally to VOA facilities. Regular exposure to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Schedule: This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week; Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consistent attendance is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for this position.