Oregon Youth Authority Hiring for Facility Operations Specialist 1 Full Time

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 1
Burns – Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility

To be considered for the Facility Operations Specialist 1 at OYA, please submit your application here: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Facility-Operations-Specialist-1_REQ-120166

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a permanent, full-time Facility Operations Specialist 1 to maintain, repair, remodel and provide primary maintenance service to the various areas of the Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility. Employees work in a variety of trade areas including: plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, general building maintenance and mechanical repair. This position is responsible for maintaining or improving safety, security, health and program operations plus the maintenance and up-keep of the interior and exterior grounds.

About Burns, OR and Harney County:

“Located in the vast high desert of Southeast Oregon, Burns is a friendly town with a lot of heritage.”– visiteasternoregon.com/poi/burns

“Harney County is a welcoming, magnificent, frontier county – strategically located, with high quality of life, room to grow, abundant natural resources, and amazing recreation.” – Harney County Chamber of Commerce

A day in the life as the Facility Operations Specialist:

• Provide maintenance for all building systems.
• Stay current with test and inspections.
• Track all work in Maintenance Management Software.
• Repair walls, doors, windows, roofs, gutters, floor tile, and the other building components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, receive, and complete work orders and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Order materials, parts, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with State Health Dept. and DEQ rules.
• Work with youth to train them in a variety of building maintenance and construction skills, and teach them good work habits, safety, housekeeping and proper use of hand and power tools.
• Assist other co-workers, managers, subordinates, and peers with monitoring and supervising youth while performing related duties within buildings and throughout the campus.
• Develop, write and present performance maintenance and cost s using data captured in work order and maintenance tracking systems.

Additional Information:

• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for February 23, 2023, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:$2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.

Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Tuition reimbursement.

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture bit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What’s in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

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What You Need To Qualify

• A Bachelors degree in building construction, industrial engineering or related field AND
• one year of experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating facility system maintenance and construction projects;

OR

• Four years of experience planning, scheduling or coordination facility system maintenance or construction projects.

Special Requirements

• Driver’s License: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Building maintenance experience.
• Project management experience.
• Maintenance work on building systems such HVAC, circulating pumps, sewer pumps, and mechanical systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service.
• Critical thinker, problem solver, independently driven to keep facility operating in compliance with laws, policies, and operating guidelines.
• Computer competency, tracking and record keeping.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click herefor a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Good Information To Know:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act(PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All OYA employees are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free “base line.” If offered employment and you accept, OYA will offer you the TB testing, and if you refuse, OYA will require the necessary documentation from your personal health care provider as a condition of employment.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a “mandatory er” of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,073.00 – $6,230.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burns, OR 97720: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location