Facilities Technician

Job Summary: The Facilities Technician is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a role that is directly involved in the creation of a positive and safe environment for all of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s staff, volunteers, and program participants, helping pave the way for the organization to continue its focus and commitment to its mission: to inspire all people to love and protect nature. The Facilities Tech is responsible for responding to and performing day-to-day maintenance requests involving the operations of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s facilities, which include multiple buildings in Portland, a youth education camp in Sandy, OR, and a closed landfill in east Portland. The Facilities Technician is a member of the Operations team, and reports to the Assistant Director of Operations, Facilities & Sanctuaries. This is a full-time position. Must be able to occasionally work after-hours, nights, and weekends, and respond to emergencies as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs on the facility's structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other interior and exterior systems.
• Maintains landscaping and grounds around buildings and facilities
• Assists with maintenance and operation of post-closure land-fill and methane extraction systems
• Monitors and maintains the internal work-order system, responding to requests in a timely manner
• Assists with janitorial needs and general upkeep of common areas
• Manage and track BAO and Facilities-specific assets
• Assist with sanctuaries-related projects as needed, including but not limited to trail maintenance and maintenance of trail structures
• Respond to weather-related emergencies and security related incidents
• Serve as after-hours on-call staff as needed
• Address facility-related inquiries and complaints as needed
• Apply equity lens to work and be accountable for ensuring equitable practices
• Actively participate in the organization’s Safety Committee as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR training or ability to acquire certification
• Must have a valid Class C driver's license to operate company vehicle(s) as needed
• Ability to acquire certifications for: Fall Protection Skid Steer Aerial Lift 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER

Working Conditions:

• Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, walking, crouching as job may require
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work year round indoors and out

Cultural Competencies: Bird Alliance of Oregon is committed to maintaining an anti-racist organizational culture. We are committed to training all staff on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We see staff with a high degree of cultural competency or lived experience working with communities of color, people who are disabled, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds as vital for all positions in our organization. We seek staff with comfort and curiosity in engaging in conversations around issues of identity, belonging, and systemic oppression.

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of related experience in facilities maintenance or relevant position preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Google Suite a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree (or equivalent experience) preferred

Compensation: 62,000/year

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