Operating Engineer II

Salary: $38.95 – $40.81 Hourly

Location : Portland’5 Centers for the Arts – Downtown Portland, OR

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-8195-P’5-G

Department: Portland’5 Centers for the Arts

Opening Date: 05/11/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Position summary
Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program.

, our mission is to make a difference in the community through the arts by building and engaging community, and by making arts accessible in an environment where everyone feels connected in a welcoming safe space.

Portland’5 manages the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium and Antoinette Hatfield Hall in downtown Portland, Oregon. We’re looking for highly skilled, dedicated, motivated people who are excited to help us build back, and care for these wonderful buildings as they truly deserve to be.

We’re looking for highly skilled, dedicated, motivated people who are excited to help us build back, and care for these wonderful buildings as they truly deserve to be.

As an it is essential you are able to provide a welcoming space at our performing arts centers. Under the supervision of the Facility Manager and Lead Operating Engineer, the Operating Engineer II operates and maintains all heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment used in the daily operations of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts (Portland’5) facilities.

As an Operating Engineer II you will:

Perform repair and maintenance of:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Boilers and heating systems
- Pumps, couplings and associated motors
- Electrical systems
- Door pneumatic controls
- HVAC DDC and computer controls
- Kitchen and concession equipment
- Windows, doors, door closers, door locks and latches
- Lighting fixtures, interior and exterior
- Building envelope (exterior doors, windows, etc.)
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures; clean drains
Operate HVAC controls and control computers for daily facility needs as well as for shows and events as needed
Handle on-call duty, one month at a time, rotated among staff Engineers
Interface regularly with outside contractors who perform various regular maintenance and repair functions
Cut keys and provides related services
Solder and braze copper
Weld various materials with various methods – i.e.: stick, wire, TIG, MIG
Perform basic carpentry and make repairs to wood features and furnishings
Perform some duties associated with network infrastructure needs such as; pulling and finding data cables, building and maintaining data patch fields, helping to manage Enterprise WiFi and telephone equipment and similar items
Assist with some event setups that require temporary power hookups, telephone and network connections, etc.

Attributes for success:

Experience with operation and maintenance of low-pressure and condensing boilers, centrifugal and modular scroll chillers, open and closed loop cooling towers
Controls: electrical, mechanical and DDC
Ability to maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures
Ability to maintenance and repair of doors, door closers, windows, latches and locksets
Experience to weld metal with various types of welding setups
Work in elevated locations as well as from aerial lifts such as Genie lifts, scissor lifts and similar equipment
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public
Work independently, with other engineers, employees, and the general public
Work smoothly with outside repair and maintenance contractors in various disciplines
Understand of reading drawings and diagrams such as schematics, one-line diagrams, building mechanical, fire protection and floor plans
Reading and following written and oral instructions
Write clear, descriptive and understandable daily shift reports
Enter data into, and follow work orders generated by, facility CMMS software
Perform tasks that occasionally require heavy lifting, moving, etc.

Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we’re committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications:

Two years of experience as an Operating Engineer in a large public events facility, OR
We will consider any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

Required:

Required must possess an Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician License (LME)
Required possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired. Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Must be, or be willing to become, CPR and First Aid certified
Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays when required

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

General CFC Certificate
Refrigeration Brazing Certificate
Forklift Operator Certificate
Fall Protection Competent Person Certificate
Lock Technician or Locksmith Certificate
Network Infrastructure Certificate or Knowledge of basic TCP/IP networking hardware and physical infrastructure
OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certificate

COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION
Beginning wage is $38.19 an hour. An employee achieves full rate $40.01 after successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

This position is eligible and is represented by Local IUOE 701 It is classified as an Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

A completed online application; AND
Responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

Initial review of minimum qualifications
In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Testing/assessments (if applicable)
Reference check
Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

Questions?

Recruiter: Lamarkus Gilliard
Email:
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570.

Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.

Veterans’ preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans’ preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Metro provides generous health care benefits that vary depending on the plan the employee chooses, bargaining unit affiliation and employment status. Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

This position requires a Limited Maintenance Electrician License (LME). Do you have a LME license?

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license. Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to your start date?

Are you or are you willing to become, CPR and First Aid certified?

Do you have the ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays when required?

Please tell us how many years of experience you have maintaining and operating boilers for heating?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have repairing plumbing fixtures?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have maintaining building electrical systems (i.e.: changing light bulbs, repairing broken outlet plugs, changing light ballasts, etc.)?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have operating chillers and cooling towers?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have with HVAC operation and maintenance, computer managed DDC and BacNET systems?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have repairing door hardware, locks and closures, etc.?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

Please tell us how many years of experience you have working with basic TCP/IP network infrastructures; i.e.: structured cabling, patching, connectors, Enterprise WIFI, etc?

Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Three to four years
Four or more years
No experience

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