Maintenance Assistant
Primary Location Portland, Oregon
Worker Location Onsite
Facility East Interstate Medical Offices
Job Number 1339414 Date posted 02/28/2025
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Description:
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager or Chief Engineer, perform maintenance tasks and act as an assistant to Operating Engineers, Mechanics, Biomedical/M.I.E.S., and Painters.
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager or Chief Engineer, perform maintenance tasks and act as an assistant to Operating Engineers, Mechanics, Biomedical/M.I.E.S., and Painters.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and repair of light fixtures and lighting systems by replacement of lamps, covers, lenses, and other non-electrical components.
- Install and/or remove affixed items such as furnishings, signage, and medical equipment holders (E.N.T. lamps, B.P. gauges), etc.
- Uncrate and assemble items as directed.
- Unplug sinks and toilets with plunger or hand auger.
- Support Maintenance Services Personnel as a helper by performing minor preventive maintenance tasks on building systems; e.g., filter replacements, lubrications, coil cleaning, water treatment on fountains/features, provided Journeyman Engineer has performed initial securing of equipment, directed the work, does final inspection, and re-start of equipment.
- Perform minor building preventive maintenance and repairs on such items as: ceilings, minor plumbing operations (angle stop out), electrical cover plates, electrical receptacle testing, door hardware, flooring, walls, and furniture.
- Paint equipment, mechanical room floors, and perform minor patching/painting of architectural surfaces.
- Maintain cleanliness of department equipment and spaces.
- Order, pick up, and deliver parts, equipment, and supplies as needed/directed.
- Perform snow and ice removal when needed.
- Make adjustment to temperature levels as directed by Building Engineer.
- Use of power tools is limited to hand-held or floor/bench mounted (i.e., grinder, drill press, etc.).
- Perform other minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Drivers License (in location where applicable)
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiencies in the use of basic hand and hand-held power tools.
- Should be mechanically inclined.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,East Interstate Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W10|IUOE|Local 701
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Interstate - East Medical Ofcs - Prop/Fac-Facility Maintenance - 1008
Pay Range: $24.91 - $24.91 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
