OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
La Grande – RIVERBEND YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAM
Join our team at the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as a Facility Maintenance Specialist (FMS) at Camp Riverbend in La Grande, Oregon! As an FMS, you'll play a crucial role in the maintenance and repair of OYA buildings and vehicles, showcasing your skills in various trade areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping, welding, and more. But that's not all – this role is about more than just maintenance. You'll also have the opportunity to supervise, instruct, and mentor youth, helping them develop valuable work skills, safety awareness, and a strong work ethic. Your role involves providing regular feedback and evaluations to guide these young individuals on their path to success. If you hold a waste water license and have experience, that's a plus, but we value your ability to work effectively under pressure and your knowledge of maintenance procedures and safety precautions. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of youth in our care.
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Additional Information:
We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
Starting Salary Expectations: $3,335 monthly to $3,619 monthly; based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity (should you have significant years of experience performing this work, starting salary may be higher).
Position Salary Range: $3,335 to $5,345 Monthly Salary.
This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Upon PERS eligibility, employees will receive a 6.95% increase to their base salary and will pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.
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ABOUT OYA
At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page.To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.
What's in it for You?OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:
$2,500 life insurance policypaid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
Up to $200,000 of additional life insurancecan be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Short Term Disability insuranceis guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Legal insuranceenrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Tuition reimbursement.
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What We Are Looking For:Two years of: a) general building maintenance; b) carpentry; c) electrical; d) mechanical; e) painting; or f) plastering experience.
A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience. Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).
Employee will be required to obtain their Oregon wastewater operator certification within 24 months of hire (OYA will cover training and costs) to be eligible for this position.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.
Waste water license and experience.
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with or without direct supervision.
Working knowledge of maintenance procedures including safety precautions.
Operating mechanical equipment
Using hand and power tools
Read, understand and apply schematic drawings or blueprints.
Inspect malfunctioning equipment and determine a plan for repair, modification or replacement.
Interpret and apply information from procedural and manufacturer handbooks to solving problem and make decisions.
How to apply:
Please submit a completed application here:https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SORExternalCareerSite/job/Facility-Maintenance-SpecialistREQ-147684
