Position Summary

The facilities manager is responsible for managing the design, planning, construction, security and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. The position plans, budgets and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor materials and other related costs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to organize, plan, schedule and coordinate with little or no
• Must have a working knowledge of state safety rules and local building
• Ability to obtain bids or requests for proposals and negotiate
• Use of computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Competencies

• Safety Awareness and Participation
• Initiating action
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Technical/professional knowledge & skills
• Communication

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and administer a comprehensive facilities maintenance program; including routine maintenance inspections.
• Perform minor building and grounds
• This position will oversee building and property maintenance and custodial contracts for properties in four district locations in Baker City, La Grande, John Day and
• Approves submitted invoices for areas of
• Maintain current working knowledge of all building’s mechanical and electrical
• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion.
• Request bids and proposals; monitor contractor work, inspect completed work and work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable laws, codes and
• Troubleshoots and assesses problems and resolves as
• Manage and maintain OTEC real property and
• Track and monitor facility energy efficiency and Seek efficiency improvements by leveraging technological and sustainability resources.
• Administer OTEC physical Maintain working knowledge of access control intrusion detection and video surveillance systems.
• Essential functions include lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing items that can weigh as much as 35 pounds. Functions also include, crouching, stooping, reaching, twisting and
• Complies with OTEC safety rules, procedures and
• Perform other duties as
• Participation in cooperative strategy and initiatives

This is a full-time position. This position requires that the employee be available for work outside the normal daily work period. Travel may be required within the four-county service territory during the business day and infrequently overnight. Occasional out of the area travel is expected to attend various activities such as meetings, training and other events.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in building maintenance and project
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license

About Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative

Baker City, voted one of Rand McNally’s six most beautiful small towns in America three years in a row. The surrounding area includes unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and skiing. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort boasts the best powder in Oregon, with an average annual snowfall of 300 inches. OTEC has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits. Please visit our web page at https://www.otec.coop/careers for more information and to view open positions.

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