Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications Experience and Education
A qualified applicant will have four (4) years of education and/or experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities required for the position. Qualifying experience may include any combination of the following:
- High school diploma or GED; and
- Four (4) years of similar experience in the areas of repair and maintenance of buildings equipment and grounds.
Special Requirements
- Background Check. All positions must pass a basic criminal history check. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily prohibit employment. Some may require additional clearance including but not limited to national or state fingerprinting.
- Driving for Agency Business. Applicants must possess a current drivers license in their state of residence and acceptable driving history. May require proof of personal automobile liability insurance ORS Chapter 806 and use of a personal vehicle for business use.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience in general facility maintenance including HVAC systems roofing landscaping and basic carpentry.
- Ability to identify report and correct malfunctioning equipment.
- Experience coordinating vendors and monitoring service performance.
- Understanding of preventive and cost-effective maintenance practices.
- Ability to plan office space and install modular furniture with ergonomic considerations.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools and safe material handling practices.
- Knowledge of fleet maintenance coordination and identification of minor vehicle maintenance issues.
- Experience with office equipment and basic technology setup.
- Experience receiving goods reconciling deliveries and supporting inventory or invoicing processes.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including effective listening sound judgment courtesy and tact and the ability to accurately understand prioritize and respond to requests in a professional manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize work orders work independently complete assignments accurately and on time and seek and offer assistance when needed.
- Computer proficiency with word processing spreadsheets databases email and internet applications.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed in office warehouse facility and outdoor environments and involves use of computers hand and power tools vehicles and exposure to weather and cleaning agents. Duties require standing walking bending reaching and lifting up to 75 pounds with the use of appropriate safety equipment. Travel throughout the Agency service area and occasional irregular hours may be required.
This position may involve contact with members of the public in office or community settings where there is potential for exposure to confrontational behavior communicable illnesses and interactions with domestic animals.
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon law.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Classification: Maintenance Specialist
Position Numbers: Varies
Salary Range: R19
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Unit: Administration
Location: Salem
Reports to: Operations Manager
Union Status: Represented
Last revision: January 2026
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned including work in other Agency unit/location to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
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