Job Description
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Open Until Filled) - LME Required is listed by City of Portland. The City of Portland is recruiting Facilities Maintenance Technicians to join its Fleet & Facilities division. This role is responsible for keeping up and repairing building systems across multiple city-owned locations.
Technicians perform electrical, mechanical, and general maintenance tasks to guarantee safe and effective operations. The role is full-time, routine, with a schedule of 7:30 a.m. To 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, plus occasional on-call and overtime.
Operate locations vary across Portland, with a principal reporting site at 3315 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210. This role is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). You must grip a sound Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or equivalent.
The recruitment involves a work abilities demonstration to assess practical capacities. Early settle is $44.85 per hour, with grows after 6 months and 1 year per union agreement. This is a vacancy for proficient maintenance professionals seeking steady public-sector employment with competitive compensation and upsides.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $44.85 - $49.91 per hour.
Qualification
You must have one of the following Oregon-issued licenses: Restricted Maintenance Electrician (LME), Plant Journeyman (PJ), Journeyman (J), Plant Supervising Electrician (PS), or General Supervising Electrician (S). The LME license is specifically required for this role.
- Valid Oregon Narrow Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or equivalent (Plant Journeyman, Journeyman, Plant Supervising Electrician, General Supervising Electrician).
- Expertise in facilities maintenance, covering electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building repairs.
- Ability to perform function competencies demonstration as piece of the picking workflow.
- Knowledge of safety practices and building codes.
- Physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and perform in confined spaces.
- Legitimate driver's license and aptitude to travel to various operate sites.
- Union membership with DCTU or willingness to join.
- Availability for on-call and overtime as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, such as lighting, motors, and controls.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Run inspections of building systems and equipment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and on-call responsibilities.
- Maintain records of function performed and materials applied.
- Run tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Organize with contractors and vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with town safety policies and regulations.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must have a sound Oregon LME license or equivalent at time of submission.
- Pass a perform expertise demonstration.
- Ability to work 7:30 a.m. To 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call and overtime.
- Physical ability to perform necessary functions, including lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
- Union membership with DCTU required after recruit.
- Must pass a background review and drug screening.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $44.85 - $49.91 per hour.
- Complete health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- Paid vacation, sick exit, and holidays.
- Union representation and collective bargaining agreement protections.
- Openings for overtime and profession advancement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Early evaluate of submissions and supplemental questions.
- Operate abilities demonstration to assess practical aptitudes.
- Oral meeting (if relevant).
- Reference verifies and background investigation.
- Final shortlisting set on overall qualifications and demonstration outcomes.
Required Documents
- Completed online submission via GovernmentJobs portal.
- Supplemental questions (included in submission).
- Proof of Oregon LME license or equivalent (upload or provide at meeting).
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Legitimate driver's license (present at interview).
How to Apply
- Call on the City of Portland's path portal on GovernmentJobs.com.
- Create or to your candidate account.
- Finish the online submission and reply all supplemental questions.
- Upload any called for documents, such as your license.
- Assess your submission for accuracy and hand in before the deadline of October 4, 2026.
Additional Information
- This recruitment is unseal until filled; apply prompt for consideration.
- The role is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU).
- Beginning cover is at the entry rate; expands occur at 6 months and 1 year per union agreement.
- Function locations vary; main reporting site is 3315 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
- On-call and overtime may be needed.
- The work competencies demonstration is a crucial portion of the picking routine.
- For questions, contact the City of Portland HR department via the GovernmentJobs portal.
- Veterans' preference puts in per Oregon law.
About Company
The City of Portland is the largest metro in Oregon, serving over 650,000 residents. Its Fleet & Facilities division handles city-owned buildings, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring streamlined public solutions.
Functioning for the Town gives secure employment, competitive earnings, and wrap up advantages, with chances to contribute to the community's infrastructure and standard of life. City of Portland is named as the hiring organization for the Facilities Maintenance Technician (Open Until Filled) - LME Required post.
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