Operations Maintenance Specialist

Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Range:

$34.89 - $42.40 Hourly

Department:

Land Use & Transportation (LUT)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

About the Opportunity:

The Operations Maintenance Specialist coordinates, assigns, and monitors the work activities of volunteers, court-assigned offenders, and residents of the Community Corrections Center who are tasked with performing a variety of community service work activities and projects.

The Operations Maintenance Specialist is a single classification. The incumbent is expected to perform assigned duties with independence, judgment, and decision-making skills to complete assigned work and activities. Work can be physically demanding and may be performed outside in a variety of weather and environmental conditions. Direction and general instructions are provided by supervisory or management staff regarding assigned projects and activities.

The standard schedule for this position will be five (5) days per week from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with at least one day being either Saturday or Sunday. The county's preferred schedule would include both Saturday and Sunday.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures, and how they apply to the residential setting; and

• Methods and techniques of supervision and motivation

• Speak to others to effectively convey information;

• Safely operate and perform routine and preventive maintenance on power tools or motorized equipment typically used in road and landscape maintenance;

• Use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to create and implement new solutions not previously applied to problems or issues;

• Provide guidance, oversight, leadership, training, and coaching to community service crew underlead direction; Make immediate decisions when dealing with crises.

• Deal effectively with people who exhibit aggressive or violent behavior;

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Equivalent of a high school diploma; AND Four (4) years of experience working in crew in building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, construction, work experience with juveniles or adults in a residential/correctional setting, school setting, mentoring/coaching of people, community health, or social services field. Two(2) years of experience acting in the capacity of a leader or supervisor.

• Associate's degree in social services or related field; AND two (2) years of experience working in crew in building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, construction, work experience with juveniles or adults in a residential/correctional setting, school setting, mentoring/coaching of people, community health, or social services field. Two (2) years of experience acting in the capacity of lead or supervisor.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.

• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation and be free of conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation.

• Required to pass a post-offer psychological assessment.

Department of Land Use & Transportation’s Mission, Vision, & Values:

Mission | Our Purpose

Serve. Plan. Build. Maintain—for a thriving Washington County.

 

Vision | Our Desired Future State

We invest in our people, work collaboratively, and care for the systems our community depends on—supporting safe, accessible, and connected communities for today and the future.

 

Values | What Guides Us in Our Work

Service: We serve with care—taking the time to explain decisions, follow through, and deliver results that support safe, livable communities.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our work, each other, and the resources we manage—using public funds wisely, caring for infrastructure, and honoring our commitments to the community and our coworkers.

Collaboration: We work as one team across divisions, departments, and agencies—sharing information appropriately, reducing silos, and partnering to deliver better results for the community.

Belonging: We invest in our people and community—creating an inclusive workplace, supporting individual career growth, and ensuring fair access to opportunities, resources, and services to our community members.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Brighton Bohnenkamp

Email Address:

Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov