Facilities Technician

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Department: Operations

Reports to: Assistant Director Facilities & Sanctuaries

Supervises: Contractors, Volunteers

Classification: 1.0 FTE, Exempt from OT, Salaried

Salary range: $62,000 annually + Full Benefits Package

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance: 100% payment of premiums for medical and dental insurance, for employees only
• Competitive leave benefits which include two (2) weeks paid vacation during a staff member’s first year of employment, accrual of eight (8) hours paid sick time per month, eight (8) recognized paid holidays as well as 40 hours of flexible holiday time per year, and family leave.
• 401(k) 3% match
• Ability to attend free or subsidized courses at Bird Alliance of Oregon
• Substantial discount at our Nature Store, including optics
• Opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful forests in Oregon

About Bird Alliance of Oregon

Bird Alliance of Oregon has been a leading voice in conservation for over a century. Through conservation advocacy, environmental education, and wildlife rehabilitation, we promote the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife and their habitats. We are located in a 172-acre wildlife sanctuary next to Forest Park, just minutes from downtown Portland.

We believe that inspiring all people to love and protect nature is best achieved when we embrace diversity as a value and practice. In the same way, an ecosystem needs many types of plants and wildlife, an organization thrives when it includes a diversity of people and perspectives. We recognize widespread inequities that create gaps between our present reality and our aspirations. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the diversity of our community in our board, staff, volunteers, and members, ensuring our internal culture, business practices, and programs are welcoming and advance our diversity goals.

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a role that is directly involved in the creation of a positive and safe environment for all of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s staff, volunteers, and program participants, helping pave the way for the organization to continue its focus and commitment to its mission: to inspire all people to love and protect nature.

The Facilities Tech is responsible for responding to and performing day-to-day maintenance requests involving the operations of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s facilities, which include multiple buildings in Portland, a youth education camp in Sandy, OR, and a closed landfill in east Portland. The Facilities Technician is a member of the Operations team, and reports to the Assistant Director of Operations, Facilities & Sanctuaries. This is a full-time position. Must be able to occasionally work after-hours, nights, and weekends, and respond to emergencies as necessary. The duties of the Facilities Technician include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs on the facility's structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other interior and exterior systems.
• Maintains landscaping and grounds around buildings and facilities
• Assists with maintenance and operation of post-closure land-fill and methane extraction systems
• Monitors and maintains the internal work-order system, responding to requests in a timely manner
• Assists with janitorial needs and general upkeep of common areas
• Manage and track BAO and Facilities-specific assets
• Assist with sanctuaries-related projects as needed, including but not limited to trail maintenance and maintenance of trail structures
• Respond to weather-related emergencies and security related incidents
• Serve as after-hours on-call staff as needed
• Address facility-related inquiries and complaints as needed
• Apply equity lens to work and be accountable for ensuring equitable practices
• Actively participate in the organization’s Safety Committee as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2-3 years of related experience in facilities maintenance or relevant position preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Google Suite a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree (or equivalent experience) preferred
• First Aid/CPR training or ability to acquire certification
• Must have a valid Class C driver's license to operate company vehicle(s) as needed
• Ability to acquire certifications for:
  • Fall Protection
  • Skid Steer
  • Aerial Lift
  • 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER

Working Conditions

• Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, walking, crouching as job may require
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work year round indoors and out

Cultural Competencies:

Bird Alliance of Oregon is committed to maintaining an anti-racist organizational culture. We are committed to training all staff on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We see staff with a high degree of cultural competency or lived experience working with communities of color, people who are disabled, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds as vital for all positions in our organization. We seek staff with comfort and curiosity in engaging in conversations around issues of identity, belonging, and systemic oppression.

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Bird Alliance of Oregon strives to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community with a collective vision of a more just, sustainable, and healthy environment for all people and wildlife. We are committed to advancing equity, embracing diverse perspectives, and working to dismantle systems of oppression in order to build a better future for Bird Alliance of Oregon, our community, and the environmental movement.

We acknowledge the impacts of systemic racism and oppression in our country, and how they show up in the conservation movement, as well as in our own organization. We will continue to examine the ways Bird Alliance of Oregon has benefitted from these structures and work to address past wrongdoings, close gaps in our programming and policies, and build stronger and deeper relationships with diverse communities.

Our commitment to equity and inclusion extends to all facets of our organization, from our board and staff to our membership, volunteers and beyond.

“Together for nature” means that every person has a voice and a meaningful contribution to make in stewarding our natural environment, not only at Bird Alliance of Oregon, but in the greater conservation movement.

Application

Bird Alliance of Oregon does not discriminate on the basis of race; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; religion; marital status; national origin or ancestry; political affiliation; citizenship; lawful immigration status; mental, physical or medical ability; Veteran status; or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the diversity of our community in our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and members; ensuring that our internal culture, business practices, and programs are welcoming and that they advance our equity goals to empower people to make positive changes in their community and environment. All Bird Alliance of Oregon employees will encounter and serve diverse coworkers and community members, and work to advance our diversity strategies. More background on our diversity efforts can be found at https://birdallianceoregon.org/about-us/