Facility Maintenance Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 08/11/2026 Application Deadline: 08/22/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $3,952 - $5,458 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Facility Maintenance Specialist Job Description: If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Facility Maintenance Specialist This position completes routine and emergency maintenance repairs to all areas of the Hospital. This includes minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, glass replacement, as well as general maintenance, such as: installing bulletin boards, unplugging toilets, wall board repair and painting. For a full review of the position description, please click here. Minimum Qualifications Two years of: a) general building maintenance; b) carpentry; c) electrical; d) mechanical; e) painting; or f) plastering experience. A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience. Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form. Desired Attributes Experience responding to local and campus wide emergencies. Experience making repairs including but not limited to, fires, floods, broken pipes, stuck elevators, broken windows, and door hardware malfunctions. Experience providing various phases of skilled maintenance and repair to walls, ceiling, floors and roofs as required, painting, plumbing, minor electrical repairs, carpentry, mechanical equipment repair, sheet metal fabrication, repairing of door locks and door hardware and installation and/or repair of door jams, closures, fire systems. Ability to direct the fire department to the location of the announced alarm, provide needed assistance, reset fire alarm panels, and supports hospital staff during and after emergencies. Experience installing items to walls, such as pictures, bulletin boards, small cabinets, dispensers and shower curtain assemblies by using proper anchoring systems. Experience responding to plumbing emergency repairs such as leaking faucets, toilets, unclogging plumbing fixtures. Submission Requirements Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position. Cover Letter (Optional) – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process. Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately. Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information. About the Team & Benefits of Joining We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family. Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare. Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month. Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon. Additional Details This is an in-office position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information. Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position. We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration. Accommodation Requests (ADA) OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.” #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oregon