Facilities Specialist

Clackamas, Oregon
Urban League of Portland
Title: Facilities Specialist
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Compensation: $26.50
Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: 1 (Part-Time), NON-EXEMPT, PART–TIME, 25 HOURS PER WEEK, 10:00 PM-3:00 AM – Days of Schedule TBD, With some weekends. Local Travel Required

SALARY: $26.50/hr

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Facilities Specialist will be responsible for assisting in managing operations of Urban League offices, Housing Developments, and shelters, and ensuring the smooth operation of the League’s 24/7 facilities. The Facilities Specialist will perform semi-skilled maintenance and security for Urban League locations. The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing maintenance and security responsibilities in a flexible and responsive position that promotes continuous improvement across the agency’s sites. This is an entry level graveyard position.

COVID-19 Requirements: All employees must have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series that has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) before beginning work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspecting buildings and facilities for needed maintenance and repairs
• Responds to minor maintenance service calls
• Performs preventative maintenance on facilities systems
• Installs or repairs various facilities infrastructure components
• Performs fire & life safety systems check
• Restocks consumable supplies at the various facility locations.
• Assists with moving and shipping of office furniture.
• Assists with remodels of office and/or interior spaces.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operates the facilities vehicle.
• On-call for urgent matters.
• Ensure integration of maintenance, process controls and operations
• Work with a waste reduction mindset and drive continuous improvement in maintenance and production operations.
• Contribute to the overall agency efforts by completing other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials involved in maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing/boilers, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), concrete, carpentry/framing.
• Knowledge of the rules of safe operation of equipment and the precautions to be taken in order to avoid accidents.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. May have to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Ability to communicate well and interact respectfully with other employees and customers.
• Ability to work closely with others across departments, but also work alone at a worksite, under supervisory direction while performing duties thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with department policy.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Sufficient education to ensure the ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, high school graduate or GED required
• Experience in custodial operations, including handling vendors, contractors, and property management preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations (specifically the Black community) providing skills development, career, and/or one on one pre-employment services, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility to work in the field and in and around buildings; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders; to operate varied hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
• Strength and stamina to perform medium to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 50 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
• Vision to inspect assigned work areas and to read printed materials.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Finger dexterity to operate building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and custodial equipment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment

About the Urban League of Portland: Established in 1945, the Urban League of Portland is one of the oldest African American service, civil rights, and advocacy organizations in the region. We are part of a network of over 80 National Urban League Affiliates across the country and are recognized as one of the leading voices for African Americans and others in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are a key coalition-builder amongst other organizations and work extensively with both traditional and emerging groups, the faith-based community, businesses, and other organizations, including those serving immigrants and refugees. The Urban League of Portland’s mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security, and quality of life. Our programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy. We offer workforce services, community health services, summer youth programming, senior services, meaningful civic engagement opportunities, and powerful advocacy.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Urban League of Portland is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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