This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Trades Maintenance Worker 2 position for the Transportation Services department at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is in the Transportation Services department within the Division of Finance and Administration at Oregon State University. Transportation Services supports the University’s mission by providing faculty, staff, students, and visitors with safe, sustainable, customer-focused, and fiscally sound transportation programs and services. The Transportation Services department includes staff who specialize in parking, motor pool, and transportation options.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

The expectation of this position is to visit all parking areas daily. The person in this position is responsible for the total care and upkeep of all T.S. resources in and around the Oregon State University Corvallis Campus. This position will operate a computer or a mobile device to access email and CMMS work orders. They will also carry a radio for communications. Responsibilities and care and upkeep duties will include:
Parking Pay Stations

Parking lot surfaces

Parking Signs

Equipment and Tools

Parking Garage

Campus Shuttle (Beaver Bus) Facilities

Light maintenance and cleaning of EV charging stations

Bicycle facilities and equipment

Miscellaneous

10% Record keeping

This position will keep records of their work, work records may include:

10% Supplementary Tasks

Operational support tasks may also be assigned such as:

Arranging, organizing, and cleaning maintenance shop space for efficient use

Maintenance of departmental equipment such as:

Moving furniture

Carrying boxes of material

Special event support

Additional supplementary tasks may include:

5% Projects

This position will work with other employees in support of large projects such as:

Construction or maintenance experience including the use hand and power tools, work site safety and common construction/maintenance practices.

Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Applicants should be prepared to give examples of their ability to follow instructions whether written, verbal or digital and complete assigned tasks.

Basic computer and smart phone skills

Applicants must possess the physical capability to perform the duties of the position which include, but are not limited to, the ability to:

The person in this position should have initiative and a desire to do well. Other helpful training or experience includes:

This position will require working outside in all types of weather. The physical requirements are bending, stooping, walking, lift up to 70 lbs., standing for long periods of time and ability to push and/or pull heavy objects. Due to the variety and unpredictable nature of maintenance and repair duties, work hours may vary. This position may also be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Kristie Liddle at kristie.liddle@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9618

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.