The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a public entity, HAWC is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and affordable housing for residents of Washington County. We manage a diverse portfolio of properties that range in size and type, from single-family homes to multi-family apartment communities.

As a Maintenance Technician at HAWC, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the condition of our properties, ensuring that our residents have safe and comfortable homes to call their own. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals and use your skills and experience to make a real difference in your community. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive impact on the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will possess journey-level experience in all the related trades associated with maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and HVAC. In addition to maintaining and repairing existing units, the candidate will also be responsible for performing unit turnovers to prepare homes for new residents and executing a preventative maintenance program.

About Washington County
Washington County provides excellent and cost-effective services that support healthy, peaceful, safe, and sustainable communities and encourage meaningful participation in community activities and county governance. The organization is supported by a $1.6 billion budget and is staffed by 2,230 full-time equivalent employees who are passionate about serving one of the most diverse counties in Oregon. More information about Washington County can be found at www.washingtoncountyor.gov.

Washington County is building a human-centered organization that integrates equity into the decision-making process and is committed to the health, effectiveness, creativity, and talent of all County employees. We are putting our commitment to racial equity into action by fostering, supporting, and strengthening equity and inclusion in the County’s programs, practices, and policies.

For a full listing of job duties for this classification, please click here: Facilities Maintenance Technician II.

The types of assignments you might complete in a given week:

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on all units, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and HVAC repairs.
• Respond to resident requests for maintenance and repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform unit turnovers to prepare homes for new residents, including cleaning, painting, and minor repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and health regulations.
• Perform regular inspections of all units to identify potential maintenance and repair needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
• Utilize basic computer skills to communicate through email, schedule and document work orders, and keep inventory records.
• Perform light landscaping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming bushes and trees, and other general maintenance of the property's exterior.
• Execute preventative maintenance program as planned and schedule.
• Diagnose and repair appliances such as refrigerators and ovens.
• Perform carpentry work such as installing doors, cabinetry, and flooring.
• Make repairs to drywall including matching existing texture and finish to adjacent surfaces.

Education and Experience:

• 
  A high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing journey-level work in a building trade and experience in residential, commercial, or industrial building system maintenance or in building construction.

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

Selection Process:
1. Minimum Qualifications Review: An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. The timeframe to review will be the week of February 19, 2023.

2. Subject Matter Expert Review: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel evaluates your responses to the supplemental questions and performs an overall evaluation of your application materials. This process will begin after February 26, 2023.

3. Interviews: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully pass the subject matter expert review as quickly as possible.

4. Background and Driving Check: the top candidate must pass conditions of employment before being hired.

5. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans’ Preference Points (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: hr@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Additional Resources:

• New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
• For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

This is a non-represented position and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan