Building Maintenance Mechanic

Salary: $49.19 Hourly
Location : Port of Portland Airport Maintenance - 7111 NE Alderwood Rd, Portland 97218, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Represented
Job Number: 02242
Division: Aviation
Department: Aviation Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Position
The Port of Portland is hiring for a PDX Building Maintenance Mechanic (Swing Shift).

The PDX Building Maintenance Mechanic will provide skilled labor to maintain PDX Mechanical Systems throughout the Port's facilities. This role will participate in training as identified by PDX Management required to support maintenance activities to Port Aviation facilities. Maintaining and keep current on all certifications, licenses and skills to discharge the duties of this position is also necessary.

Hours are set by seniority shift bid per the labor agreement. Shifts are set for 4/10s. The successful candidate must be available to work swing shift (1600-0230).

Most likely, the successful candidate will work a swing shift: Wednesday - Saturday . This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

From the hiring manager: "If you've ever wanted to work behind the scenes to keep PDX running smoothly for everyone that flies in and out of Portland, here is your chance! From the huge wood roof to the bridges that get you to your flight to the fire systems that keep you safe, the PDX Building Maintenance Mechanics have a hand in maintaining all of it."

Essential Job Duties

• Contribute to the organization's success by successfully performing repairs and/or replacements in the following major job functions:
  • Passenger Loading Bridges
  • Backflow Preventers
  • Deicing Systems
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Door Security Systems (doors & locks)
  • Compressed Natural Gas
  • Revolving, Sliding and Overhead Doors
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Sanitary and Storm Lift Stations
  • Trash Compaction Systems
  • Carpet, Glazing, and Finishes
  • Sign Fabrication (all applications)
  • Car Wash System
  • Dock Levelers
  • Roofing and Roof Drainage Systems
• Other duties as assigned by PDX Management in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• ( Required ) High school diploma or equivalent.
• ( Required ) Journeyman-level experience in one or more the following trades:
  • Plumbing
  • Millwright
  • Fire systems maintenance
  • Piping and pumps
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Carpentry (paint finishes, sheetrock repair and installation and interior repairs and finishes.
• ( Required ) Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra).
• ( Preferred ) Experience working at an industrial facility is preferred.

License or Certifications:

• ( Required ) Oregon State General Journeyman license at time of hire.
• ( Required ) Maintain a valid state driver's license.
• ( Required ) Ability to obtain a Security Badge at PDX or other Port facilities with certain designations.
• ( Required ) Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  1. OR the ability to obtain one within the probationary period. ( Required )
     • *All CDL training costs and licensing fees will be paid for by the Port of Portland if not in possession at time of hire.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Interpret technical instruction books and manuals, mechanical and electrical blueprints and written instructions.
• Work independently and make sound decisions in the absence of specific direction.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with peers, customers and contractors.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Supplemental and Selection Information
SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources on Thursday June 25, 2026.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule Panel onsite interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation on June 29, 2026.
About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

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Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies.

We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port's commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions.

Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave - all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus - because we know employees use their time off differently - once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account.

Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.
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Choose the boxes that you have Journeyman-level experience in the following trades:

• Plumbing
• Millwright
• Fire systems maintenance
• Piping and pumps
• Welding and fabrication
• Carpentry (paint finishes, sheetrock repair and installation and interior repairs and finishes.

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How many years do you have in the following trades you marked above? If none, type N/A.
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