Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Seniority Bid: 12/7/2023 - 12/14/2023 Close Date: Open until filled.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

PAY: $21.83/hour

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for the preventative maintenance and maintenance repairs of the communities, properties, and programs they support. This position receives and responds to maintenance work orders assigned by Manager via requests from residents, Community Management, and Program Managers. This position also assists with identifying necessary repairs needed to maintain the safety and appearance of the properties and programs it serves, ensuring the repairs are completed in a timely and quality minded manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, and sinks.
• Inspect and troubleshoot various types of electrical equipment and apparatus including, but not limited to; lighting fixtures, outlets, appliances.
• Inspect and test as needed typical Fire, Life, and Safety equipment including smoke alarms, emergency lighting, and exit lighting.
• Conduct repairs and perform small remodeling projects requiring basic carpentry skills, framing, finishing, tile, carpet laying, wall preparation, and painting. Occasionally conduct basic demos and clean-out work in preparation for major rehabilitation.
• Review, process, and ensure completion of work orders.
• Contact vendors and gather information regarding materials as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate supplies and materials are available and in working order. a. Creating Requests for supplies and materials.b. Ordering supplies as needed.c. Maintaining tools, equipment, and materials including check-in and out as required.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate appropriate equipment, including, but not limited to, saws (table and hand), drills, carts, and hand trucks.
• Maintain maintenance storage area in safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Prepare materials for recycling and/or disposal as needed.
• Report tenant damage to the direct supervisor.
• Report incidents in Jira IR reporting system when applicable.
• Assist with general upkeep of grounds and curb appeal for all CCC properties.
• Maintain strong relations and communications with Supervisor, Community Management, Supportive Housing, Facilities Management, and Portfolio Manager.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D.
• Three years building maintenance or rehabilitation experience, including maintenance of inventory and records.
• Must have strong trouble-shooting skills in all aspects of building maintenance including but not limited to locksmith, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and flooring.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat twist, reach, pull, and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Ability to life and move heavy objects or cartons and to safely operate moving equipment, including but limited to hand trucks and dollies.
• Must be able to work in environmental conditions including weather, dust, dirt, fumes, and smoke.
• Must possess a current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check, and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.
• Will be required to carry a CCC issued smartphone and abide by CCC’s phone policy.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.

Benefits: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.