Maintenance Lead LOOKING FOR Maintenance Lead JOB AT Hillsboro, OR

Washington County Department of Housing Services is looking for a seasoned Facilities Maintenance Lead to help manage a diverse portfolio of affordable housing properties ranging from single-family homes to multi-family apartments. Under the supervision of the Asset Manager, this position will oversee maintenance operations, including facilities contract management, work order processing, staff training, work assignments, scheduling, and provide oversight and document all work completed by contractors. The position will also have light supervision of the maintenance crew, including prioritizing the work and tracking hours worked by the maintenance crew, training staff, managing work order assignments, and recording the completion of work orders.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in identifying and coordinating maintenance activities with a crew.
• Knowledgeable in budget management and facility contracts.
• Proactive in developing and administering a preventative maintenance program.
• Responsive and customer service savvy, ready to manage and respond to risks and safety issues.
• Experienced in Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel.

Duties may include:

• Receives work orders from supervisor and ensures their completion. As a lead worker, makes daily work assignments for maintenance technicians and others by prioritizing work directly from a computer maintenance management system.
• Performs repairs, adjustments, and maintenance of commercial or residential building systems. Maintenance includes security, communications, automation, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC), heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, and electrical equipment. Proficient in residential carpentry including repairing and replacing interior and exterior doors, trim carpentry, cabinet repairs and installation; drywall repairs, and basic plumbing.
• Trains new personnel in the safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment; and the operation of controls.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Operates a variety of tools and power equipment in maintenance shop repair work; arc and acetylene welding equipment to make metal repairs; and assists with maintenance control systems on County HVAC and cooling equipment.
• Receives and maintains records of all repair and maintenance activities, parts used, supplies, and related inventory items and expenditures including Government Purchase Card, Contract, and BPO.
• Paints interior and exterior building surfaces and fixtures and furniture.
• Repairs electrical appliances and light fixtures.
• Assumes responsibility for major or minor repairs in the absence of the supervisor including on-call emergency shifts.
• Must be willing to work on assigned on-call weekends and evenings.

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing general journey-level maintenance work in a building trade or in building construction.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements:

• Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire a State of Oregon Limited Building Maintenance Electrician’s license (LBME), or equivalent, as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please Note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process:
1. Week of August 29, 2022: An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources.

2. Week of September 5, 2022: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may take up to 2 weeks due to the holiday.

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans’ Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans’ Preference Points (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

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• For technical support, contact Government Jobs’ Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

This is a non-represented position and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program – Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here.

Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.