Building Utility Technician III

Join the City of Medford Facilities Management team as a Building/Utility Technician III a hands-on journeyman-level role that keeps our City buildings park areas facilities equipment and utilities running safely and reliably. This is the kind of position where your days stay interesting! You will handle high-level preventive and corrective maintenance troubleshoot and repair building systems and support everything from electrical and HVAC/R to building automation control systems boilers chillers and generators.

• Graduation from high school or GED; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible building and facility operations maintenance and repair experience; and
• Oregon Journeyman HVAC/R license or Oregon LME Electrical License or equivalent by date of hire date.

• Aquatic Facilities Operator Certification.
• Oregon Journeyman Electrical License
• Building Operation Certificate
• Oregon Boiler Operators Certificate
• Forklift Operators Certificate

Available Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This position is part of the Teamsters Parks employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

• Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs high level corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs to City buildings facilities and parks.
• Installation inspection maintenance and repair of electrical systems heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment building automation control systems operation of boilers chillers and generators locksmith duties pool and fountain operations etc.
• Inspection repair and maintenance of aquatic facilities as a back-up resource when necessary.
• Performs high level repairs of plumbing and piping fixtures and performs a variety of skilled carpentry tasks.
• Assists the City locksmith as assigned. Repairs and maintains locks and hardware and produces keys. Follows the Citys Administrative Regulations for keys and key card management.
• Identifies and assesses maintenance and repair needs and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Assists with developing preventative maintenance schedules and participates in long-range equipment replacement strategies and budgeting.
• Places material and supply orders for maintenance and repair projects.

• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Facilities Manager
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
• Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.

Customer Orientation Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.

High Standards Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices share them and then improve upon them.

Integrity Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

Problem Solving and Decision Making Effective performers are able to identify problems solve them act decisively and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

• Extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot to humid inside and outside.
• Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust and/or chemicals as well as loud noises.
• Drive to and from City locations in all weather-related conditions.

• To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the ability to frequently stand walk bend climb crawl reach twist kneel stoop twist push pull work in confined spaces and work in hazardous condition spaces.
• Frequently bend at the waist 90 degrees and flex at the knees 120 degrees.
• Ability to use hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Ability to solo lift up-to 50 pounds on continual basis.
• Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead.
• Use a forklift competently.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

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VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact or email:.