Camp Maintenance Technician

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is currently seeking a Camp Maintenance Technician who lives onsite at OMSI's residential camp, Hancock Field Station, located in rural central Oregon, approximately 18 miles from Fossil. This is a full-time, year-round position with onsite living accommodations available.

A successful candidate recognizes, mitigates, and responds to hazards to ensure a healthy and safe program for all participants and provides general maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and gas /electric appliances and systems for all camp buildings including staff housing. For a comprehensive list of essential duties, please see the full job description in our job listing.

 

What We're Looking For:

• Strong mechanical aptitude;
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, carpentry and/or PPE procedures;
• Familiarity with OSHA compliance and safety protocols;
• Ability to read and understand, as-built drawings, equipment schematics, as well as equipment manual contents.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, appliance, and HVAC issues;
• Familiarity with tools commonly found in small to medium commercial maintenance shops.
• 2 years of experience-with increasing responsibility-with the following:
  • Foundational knowledge and experience working in a commercial or industrial setting, with an emphasis on electrical, plumbing, site improvements, and preventative maintenance;
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and safely with mechanical systems;
  • Familiarity with gas-based appliances;
  • Familiarity with HVAC systems;
  • Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance;
  • Prior experience creating and updating maintenance and safety records in a shareable digital format.

 

Additionally, candidates must:

• Pass pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks (may require fingerprinting background checks based on school district requirements), reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks (& on an annual basis);
• Have a valid driver's license, including meeting OMSI's driving standards, which requires completing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check;
• Have (or have the ability to maintain) a Small Water Systems Operator certification (compliance with National Park Service General Agreement of the National Monument).

 

Required to work on some weekends, holidays, and/or evenings, and requires 24-hour on-call duties for critical systems. Onsite living accommodations are available.