Central Lincoln

Temporary Facilities Maintenance Worker

Newport, OR

temporary

$54,080-$54,080

About This Job

Central Lincoln People's Utility District is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. We are seeking one Temporary Facilities Maintenance Worker. This is a temporary contract position through Barrett Business Services Inc. The duration of the contract is valid through 06/30/2026.

JOB SUMMARY

Your job in the department is to . . .

Organize, plan, coordinate and oversee facilities maintenance as necessary as well as plan, coordinate and organize the work and contracts with all involved parties, which may include outside vendors, miscellaneous internal departments, other agencies or Utilities.

Your job also involves . . .

Function as a working member in all phases of building maintenance in an effort to ensure that Central Lincoln facilities are operating safely and efficiently.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. The amount of time performing each function may vary day-to-day. All duties shall be performed in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with applicable labor agreements and Central Lincoln’s Safety Manual and under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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Responsible for routine building maintenance including general cleaning inside and out, HVAC repairs as able, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, light change-outs, furniture moving and small painting jobs for all District facilities and grounds.

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Basic carpentry.

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Contact and work with service requestors to prioritize work and provide feedback to service requesters on the status of their request.

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Assembling furniture and related equipment.

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Understanding and operating various power and hand tools.

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Towing trailers and operating small and large equipment.

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Small engine repair and operation, including hydraulic pumps and sump pumps.

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Other duties as assigned.

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Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate mechanical maintenance and safety concerns.

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Responsible for monthly facility safety inspections and improvements, monitoring and responding to nightly security reporting, and the Florence/Reedsport office recycling program.

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Develops predictive and preventive maintenance procedures and maintenance intervals for equipment and systems.

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Responsible for maintaining organized and complete files of drawings, inspections, test data, etc., on facilities, equipment, and tools.

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Maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance, including being available, accessible, and able to complete all required essential functions and assigned job tasks during the assigned work schedule.

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Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the Board of Directors, and others with whom we may work. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed Central Lincoln’s strategic goals.

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Provide exceptional and measurable customer service to internal and external customers with timely, clear, and accurate responses to inquiries and concerns. Exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with others. Respond to all inquiries for information respectfully without regard to the inquirer’s position, status, or demographic and in a manner that conveys understanding, acceptance, and support for Central Lincoln’s programs and objectives.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results. Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Central Lincoln employees are expected to abide by the organization’s policies, procedures, performance expectations, and applicable state and federal guidelines. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:

Knowledge of:

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Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

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Building and electrical codes, OSHA regulations and ADA requirements.

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Mechanical aptitude, and skill troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, monitoring and/or replacing electromechanical equipment, electrical components/systems/controls, HVAC systems, and controls, storm water / wastewater systems, fire alarms systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire/life/safety equipment.

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Basic carpentry, painting, plastering and plumbing to perform maintenance work to buildings, assembly, furniture and related equipment.

Skill or ability to:

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Personal computer use.

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Understand and operate various power and hand tools.

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Experience with wide range of maintenance equipment.

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Small engine knowledge/repair skills preferred.

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Operate vehicles safely and legally.

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Perform regular physical labor or exertion, such as lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing.

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Find and solve maintenance problems and plan programs for improvement under minimal supervision.

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Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing inside and outside Central Lincoln, using language and a format the audience will best understand.

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Provide top-notch customer service to both internal customers at Central Lincoln, and to the public.

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Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).

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Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside Central Lincoln. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.

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Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

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Demonstrate strong technical, troubleshooting, problem solving, researching, and analytical skills necessary to review, analyze and assess job-related data and information to perform duties, work through unexpected performance challenges, and to offer input for process improvement. Utilize strong organizational skills necessary for creating and maintaining accurate documentation and/or Central Lincoln records.

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Complete a high volume of detail-oriented work methodically, accurately, and timely in a fast-paced, stressful work environment while working independently and/or with limited direction. Prioritize and complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for distractions, interruptions, and changing priorities, deadlines, and availability of resources. Demonstrate initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits to assist other team members.

Seek out and approach training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of Central Lincoln policies, protocols, and performance expectations. Demonstrate initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers. Actively pursue professional development opportunities to add value to Central Lincoln including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques and technologies used in the changing utility industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Minimum Experience Level

Two years

Specifics: General building maintenance.

Substitution Note: Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions and skills and abilities may be qualifying.

Oregon Driver's License required Specifics: Drive a personal or company-owned vehicle on behalf of the Central Lincoln in the performance of duties that serve as the basis for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Conditions:

Work is performed in both office and field environments:

Work in the office environment is sedentary in nature, requiring ability to process oral communication and the ability to enter and read information on a computer. Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground. There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes. Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc. When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.

Work Location: Central Lincoln-Newport, Florence, Reedsport.

Travel: Travel occasionally via traditional modes of transportation (including airline travel) over long distances, some of which may involve one or more night stays out of town, both within and outside the state of Oregon.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

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Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert Moderate to Strenuous physical effort in Moderate to Strenuouswork, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of Moderate to Heavy weight (50-100 Pounds)

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Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

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Mental Requirements: Exhibit sufficient mental acuity and sound reasoning abilities necessary to review, analyze, understand, evaluate, and interpret Central Lincoln policies and protocols, as well as federal and state regulations applicable to Central Lincoln operations. Provide intellectually sound and well-reasoned answers, recommendations, and solutions to identified business problems, issues and/or questions.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are occasionally performed With exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Central Lincoln is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential

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