Maintenance Technician I
Join Our Team: Maintenance Technician I
Cedar Sinai Park, Portland, OR
About Us
At Cedar Sinai Park, we prioritize person-first care, honoring individuality, dignity, and connection through care that feels like family. Our mission has never wavered: to provide comfort, independence, and dignity rooted in Jewish values of love, honor, and respect. We're committed to supporting each person's journey, from in-home support to assisted living, adult day services, and skilled nursing.
Summary
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining and improving the physical plant of Robison Jewish Health Center, Rose Schnitzer Manor, and associated equipment and machinery.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintenance and repair on and including: refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump units, nurse call system, paging/intercom system, commercial washers and dryers, commercial kitchen equipment, low pressure hydronil heating system, commercial blowers, exhaust fans, circulating pumps, air compressors, auxiliary electric generators.
Fire alarm installation and maintenance including smoke detectors.
Perform carpentry, cabinetry, and laminate work.
Sheet rocking, taping, and texturing.
Wall repair, patching, painting, and wallpapering.
Replacement of floor and ceiling tiles.
Keeps shop, tools, and supplies in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Set up, take down, movement and arrangement of furniture for special activities.
Assist in moving resident furniture and personal belongings as needed.
Assist with decorating as needed.
Maintains preventative maintenance schedule and record keeping.
Minor maintenance of company vehicles.
Assists residents with maintenance problems in their rooms.
Uses company vehicles for pick-ups and/or deliveries as needed.
Notifies supervisor of broken equipment and other unsafe or unhygienic issues.
Works with outside contractors.
Assists in remodeling and building projects.
Assists with safety program and procedures as needed.
At times, required to be available in off duty hours for emergency situations.
Competencies
Consistently excellent customer service.
Ethical Conduct
Able to effectively communicate with geriatric and/or confused residents and a variety of other people such as family members, visitors, vendors, Private Duty Resident Employees, and staff.
Able to remain calm and respond well under stress or in emergency situations.
Must be able to follow instructions and complete assignments without constant supervision, able to direct other workers.
Must be able to project and obtain estimates of material, time and cost.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervision responsibilities.
Working Environment
Works in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility. Also works outdoors and may be exposed to excessive heat or cold. May be exposed to confused, belligerent or physically aggressive residents, may be exposed to contagious diseases and mental stress. Works closely with others and at other times works alone. Has frequent exposure to dust, noise, heat, chemical fumes, gases, chemicals, grease, oils, and solvents. Walking surfaces can be slippery or uneven. May be exposed to radiant or electrical energy. Works with and around machinery and moving parts. At times works below ground.
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity, good vision, and hearing required. Must be able to read product labels and distinguish colors.
Physical Demands Summary:
The role requires regular lifting and carrying of varying weights, ranging from light (0–24 lbs) to heavy (60–100 lbs), with frequency dependent on task demands. Employees may be required to reach above shoulder height while handling light weights for up to three hours per day. The position also involves pushing and pulling carts or trucks weighing up to 300 lbs, including movement up and down ramps, multiple times per day.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Required Experience
3 – 5 years
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must possess a valid non-encumbered Oregon or Washington driver’s license. Must know how to operate power tools. Must be able to solder. Must be able to distinguish colors, read schedules, product directions, equipment procedures, typewritten reports.
Here are some reasons you will want to work at Cedar Sinai Park!
We are a community-based, residential senior living, skilled nursing and long-term care organization with a dedicated workforce
Beautiful 27-acre campus with free parking for employees
We have a great culture of love-honor-respect, teamwork, and wonderful residents!
Every employee on campus receives a free meal on each shift worked!
Great benefits! Health (low/high deductibles), dental, life, LTD, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement
Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
At no cost to employee: Long-term disability, life, Employee Assistance Program
10 days of paid vacation accrued during the first year, then 15 days after 2 years
3 floating holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($1000)
How to Apply
If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and service to seniors, submit your application today! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Cedar Sinai Park.