Building Maintenance Assistant (Janitorial)

Building Maintenance Assistant (Janitorial)

Job ID: 107144
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Tuesday, August 29, 2023. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Hourly Pay Range: $19.942249 - $25.097997

Annual Pay Range: $41,479.88 - $52,203.83

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Facilities Management Division seeks a qualified candidate to clean and maintain county buildings.

This position requires the ability to sweep, scrub, strip, and polish floor surfaces by applying wax, acrylic, or other materials to hard surfaces. This position will also remove garbage and litter from county buildings and collect and transport recycling materials. The incumbent will also perform various building maintenance and repair tasks, such as patching and painting interior and exterior surfaces, servicing lighting fixtures, and lubricating locks and hinges. Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining landscaped areas and picking up, delivering, storing, and restocking supplies and materials. The selected candidate will also coordinate and monitor the work of contracted services for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other maintenance and repair work.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Demonstrated knowledge commercial janitorial maintenance methods and practices
• Knowledge of basic math
• Knowledge of recordkeeping
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with County staff, service contractors, vendors, customers and the public
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to perform after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis
• Incumbents are required to perform after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Knowledge of building maintenance methods and practices
• Knowledge of interior and exterior painting methods and practices
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention practices
• Knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance methods and practices
• Knowledge of commercial janitorial maintenance methods and practices
• Skill to operate various electrical and gas powered equipment including: drills, pressure washers, buffers, trimmers, mowers, vacuums, blowers, edgers, saws and other motorized equipment

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleans and maintains buildings; Sweeps, scrubs, strips and polishes floor surfaces; Applies wax, acrylic of other materials to hard surfaces; Scrubs walls, ceilings and plumbing fixtures; Removes garbage and litter; Collects and transports recycling materials; Restocks supplies.
• Performs a variety of building maintenance and facilities support functions; moves furniture and sets up conference rooms; Loads and unloads trucks; Picks up, delivers and stores supplies and materials; Cleans and services vehicles and equipment.
• Extracts and shampoos carpets and upholstered furniture as needed.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of building systems, equipment and structures; Transports laborers and equipment in a light truck or van; Works with temporary or court assigned workers.
• Performs minor building maintenance and repair tasks; Patches and paints interior and exterior surfaces; Services lighting fixtures; Lubricates locks and hinges.
• Cleans and maintains landscaped areas; Mows, rakes, edges and weeds lawns; Trims shrubbery and cuts brush; Picks up and disposes of trash from landscape areas.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of contracted services for plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating and cooling, janitorial and other maintenance and repair work; Requisitions and maintains an inventory of janitorial, landscape maintenance and repair supplies, materials and parts; Maintains routine maintenance records.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge of: Construction and building maintenance methods and practices; safety and accident prevention practices; customer and public service techniques; basic record keeping and reporting methods.

Skill to: Operate hand tools, small and large construction power tools, forklifts, bobcats, other construction equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with County and temporary staff, service contractors, vendors, customers and the public; and basic use of computers and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents perform after hours emergency response on a call-out basis.

Duties require frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling and the ability to lift and carry objects. Incumbents are exposed to a variety of environmental elements including wind, rain, snow, dust, fumes and other irritants.

Duties require squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, balancing, climbing, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and push/pull 100 pounds. Duties involve frequent exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, working at heights, and adverse weather conditions.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). This position works in a County department that is open 7-days a week, 365-days a year. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Finance centers its mission on the values of accountability, customer service and integrity. Our team serves the public and internal customers by providing timely and accurate fiscal information, evaluating financial alternatives and coordinating among departments to meet the county's public service goals. We also manage the acquisition of county goods and services, and we maintain sound, healthy and accessible county buildings and other facilities, protecting the county's investment in our public spaces.

The Finance Division provides accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget support, grants management, payroll services, and procurement and contract services to County departments and agencies.

The Facilities Management Division provides accessible public buildings, maintains a healthful working environment in County facilities, and protect the County's investment in buildings and property.

Learn more about Clackamas County Finance




APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107144&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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