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Interim Maintenance Technician 3 - Downtown Portland

at Nordstrom

📍 Portland, OR Unknown 💰 $27 – $44 USD / year Posted April 17, 2026
Salary $27 – $44 USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not specified
Education High School Diploma/GED required; Associates (stated but truncated)
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This Interim Maintenance Technician 3 role helps lead a team that keeps Nordstrom store equipment and building systems fully operational and efficient. The position performs advanced troubleshooting, leads preventive maintenance, supports vendor relations and administrative tasks, and mentors Maintenance Technician I & 2.

  • Lead team support for HVAC and building systems readiness
  • Handle break-fix and advanced troubleshooting plus on-demand work requests
  • Lead planned Preventive Maintenance (monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual) with documentation
  • Operate building controls and troubleshoot alarms using EMCS command
  • Support parts ordering, PO# creation, vendor management, and mentoring Maintenance Technician 1 & 2

The technician operates and monitors building controls and associated systems, including EMCS command alarm troubleshooting and verification of proper building operation. They maintain safety compliance during facility work and support documentation and coordination for preventive maintenance and building system performance.

The ideal candidate is a Maintenance Technician 3 who can support the Facility Manager (FM) by leading advanced preventive maintenance and handling break-fix issues with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. They are safety-forward (LOTO, PPE, working at heights) and experienced with building controls and EMCS command alarm troubleshooting across multiple Nordstrom locations.

HVACPreventive Maintenanceadvanced troubleshootingtroubleshoot electrical and mechanical problemsoperate and monitor building controlsEMCS commandfollow safety proceduresLOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)comply with codesregulationsgovernmental agencyand company directives related to building operations and work safetyparts orderingPO# creationvendor management
EMCS commandworkorderscomputerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
HVACVertical TransportationRestaurantsEntries and SignsBuilding Systemsadvanced troubleshootingbreak-fixon-demand requestsworkorders delegationPreventive Maintenancebuilding controlsEMCS commandtroubleshooting alarmsverifying proper building operationLOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)safety proceduresparts orderingPO# creationvendor managementoutside contractors coordinationtechnical training
HVACVertical TransportationRestaurantsEntries and SignsBuilding Systemsadvanced technical skillsindustry knowledgebreak-fixon-demand requestsadvanced troubleshootingworkorders delegationPreventive Maintenancecritical and non-critical equipment maintenanceelectrical problems troubleshootingmechanical problems troubleshootingstore emergencies responsetraveling to multiple locations as neededbuilding controlscritical and non-critical building systemsassociated equipmentTroubleshooting alarmsverifying proper building operationEMCS commandmanual labor tasks (loadingunloadingliftingmoving materials)parts orderingPO# creationvendor managementstore meetings participationvendor relationscontractual obligations management (suppliers)outside contractors coordinationProperty Managers/Landlords coordinationtechnical training of new employeessafety procedures
leading a teammentoringcommunication with Store Leadershipparticipating in store meetingssupporting vendor relationsadministrative task handlingcoordination with outside contractors/vendorsdocumenting and sharing notescompliance-focused behaviorpresent during emergencies
Industry Retail
Job Function Lead advanced store facility maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure maximum equipment efficiency.
Role Subtype Field Technician
Maintenance Technician 3Maintenance Technician 3 will assist in leading a teamHVACVertical TransportationPreventive Maintenancebreak-fixadvanced troubleshootingworkordersFacility Manager (FM)building controlsEMCS commandtroubleshooting alarmsverifying proper building operationLOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)machine guardingworking at heightsparts orderingPO# creationvendor managementoutside contractorsProperty Managers/Landlordstechnical training

High School Diploma/GED required, Must be able to perform and lead Preventive Maintenance on critical and non-critical equipment, Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and respond to store emergencies

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