Available Positions

Preservation Maintenance Technician

About The Historic Trust:

The Historic Trust is a non-profit 501c(3) organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of Vancouver, WA, and surrounding Clark County. Through the stewardship of historic properties, public programs, and community engagement, we work to create a lasting impact on our community. We are seeking a detailed oriented individual to join our team as a Preservation Maintenance Technician.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at The Historic Trust will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.  The Historic Trust does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression other than other characteristic protected by law.

Position Overview:

This position will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and restoration of historic buildings, facilities, equipment, and fixtures including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and limited heating/air conditioning work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and equipment used in facilities maintenance and activities including a variety of building trades work.

• Basic theory of electricity.
• Tools and equipment used in building maintenance, reconstruction, and repair work.
• Construction trade background a plus.
• Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to the building and mechanical maintenance work.
• Preventive maintenance requirements and practices.
• Safe work practices including PPE and hazard identification.
• HVAC principle understanding, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.

Ability to:

• Complete daily maintenance operations of the property and buildings under the direction of the Preservation Manager.

• Inspect property and buildings for life/safety issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work and take corrective actions.
• Be a self-starter and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Perform a full range of skilled building maintenance for extended periods of time.
• Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Lift up to 50 pounds above the waist and carry heavy objects.
• Use a personal computer and appropriate computer software.
• Operate with a high level of personal organization.
• Maintain a clean work area, vehicle, and shop.
• Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Process Work Orders in a timely fashion, to the satisfaction of the Preservation Manager.
• Receive general supervision from the Preservation Manager.

DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform preventative maintenance on buildings including but not limited to: skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, dry walling, plumbing, heating, limited air conditioning, and mechanical repair work, door hardware, keying, exit, and emergency lighting.

• Repair electrical switches, outlets, lighting systems, and fixtures.
• Perform advanced-level plumbing work including the installation, repair, and replacement of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, and pipes; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Perform skilled carpentry work including the repair of porches (stairs, decking, joisting, handrails, trim), walls, windows, siding, doors and other carpentry work.
• Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs; complete inspection and preventive maintenance reports, recommend, prioritize, and perform corrective maintenance as required.
• Install, maintain and repair a variety of floor coverings such as tile, linoleum, and wood; experience with fabrication and installation of laminate countertops; experience performing repair of roof coverings such as composition, rolled, and shingle.
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, landscape equipment, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Actively participate in the positive development of other preservation team members and the development of technical knowledge of the team.
• Carry 24-hour On-Call maintenance cell phone on rotation with other team members.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years’ experience in facilities maintenance or related field.
Training: Documented completion of trades coursework.
License or Certificate: Building Operator Certification: preferred, but not required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Individuals are expected to work in a manner consistent with the Trust Employee Handbook; specifically: Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other Trust employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and, consistently provide quality service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully pass a criminal background check and City of Vancouver driver’s history report

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel from site to site

• Some exposure to dust and noise
• Some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Occasional on-call availability and night, weekend and holidays required.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or qualifications associated with the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.55 – $28.36 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• On call
• Weekends as needed

To apply:

Apply on Indeed.com: https://www.indeed.com/job/preservation-maintenance-technician-dd3fd0a9ce0ef542

Or email resume and cover letter to employmentapplications@thehistorictrust.org