Maintenance Technician

At Terwilliger Plaza, located in beautiful downtown Portland, we believe that encouraging a deeper sense of dedication and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, create innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. Join us as we Live Forward and cultivate a phenomenal place where our team works and thrives. We invite you to join an organization that cares and provides meaningful work that makes a difference!

Why Work Here?

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Matching
• 50% Off Employee Discount in Dining and Deli
• 24/7 Access to onsite gym and pool
• Onsite Salon
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Company Paid Annual TriMet Pass
• Competitive Pay
• TapCheck - Same Day Pay

The Maintenance Technician I, under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Facilities Lead, provides routine and/or preventive maintenance, repair of buildings areas, facilities, and equipment and a variety of work in the general maintenance field.
*Apartment / Building maintenance skills desired

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of resident apartments including but not limited to minor plumbing, minor troubleshooting, repairs and adjustment of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; changes filters on heating, ventilating and air condition units, kitchen and emergency equipment; hooks up appliances, makes keys, responds to un-lock requests, delivers packages, hangs pictures, etc.
• Reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action.
• Replaces light bulbs in all common areas for both the exterior and interior of the building, in resident apartments and in all maintenance areas.
• Performs other maintenance duties as requested by their supervisor or the Administration office.
• Checks all exit lighting and repairs or replaces them as soon as possible.
• Communicates effectively with other Terwilliger Plaza Department Team members and residents
• Responds to emergency maintenance requested as required.
• Performs outside janitorial duties such as snow removal as required.
• Be familiar with facility policies, universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Shares on-call duty with the other maintenance technicians.

Education:
High school education or general education degree (GED)
Years of Experience:
Mechanical knowledge: 1-3 years (Preferred)

Knowledge / Mental / Skill Requirements:

• General knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: plumbing, painting, appliance repair, standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
• Strong communication and factual decision-making skills, including the ability to read and write routine correspondence, exercise quick judgment based on data, and adapt communication styles to interact effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents or other staff of the organization.
• Ability to handle high level of activity and multiple priorities in calm manner with common sense and independent action.
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving differences in techniques, procedures, physical demands, or work situations.
• Ability to work alone, and as a member of a team. Able to plan own work activities and with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Ability to identify task requirements, monitor progress toward accomplishment and meet deadlines for completion of projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to systematically identify and define problems, evaluates alternatives, and implements cost effective solutions.
• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job; to be subject to danger, risk, or tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Activities of the Position:
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. T