Facilities Generalist

Powell's Books is looking for a dedicated Facilities Generalist to execute a wide range of tasks, including cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and enhancements across Powell's facilities. Under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, they will work within established guidelines to support the day-to-day operations of our facilities.

Powell's Books is known worldwide as a premier independent bookstore and an icon in the Portland community. We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.

Some benefits Powells offers to all full-time employees:

• Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Education benefit
• Childcare subsidy
• Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings
• Book borrowing privileges

Pay: $18.50 per hour, or more, depending on experience.

Schedule: The regular schedule for this position will be 8am-4pm on Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday for a 37.5-hour workweek.

Additional Information: Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you're interested in the position.

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

Job Description: Facilities Generalist

Location: Industrial

Group: B

Date: 7/2026

Position Summary: The Facilities Generalist works independently as well as with the other members of the Facilities Department to perform and/or assist with the cleaning, maintenance and repair of Powells facilities, ensuring a long and useful life for buildings and equipment. The Generalist works under established parameters and has latitude in decision-making authority to solve problems as they arise. They work at the direction of the Senior Facilities Manager and the Facilities Manager and report to the Facilities Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Performs and/or assists with cleaning, maintenance and repair of Powells facilities.
• Assesses a wide variety of facilities problems and determines best solutions.
• Acts as Facilities contact for specific projects and assigned location(s).
• Assures timely and useful communication with outside vendors and inside customers regarding what, when, and how work is to be done.
• Provides constructive input to Facilities Managers regarding priorities and work assignments when appropriate.
• Supports the timely execution of established priorities.
• Solves a variety of facilities problems on a daily basis.
• May specialize in one or more trades including, but not limited to: carpentry, locksmith, electrical and HVAC. Acts as a resource to other members of the team.
• Balances daily urgencies with ongoing maintenance tasks.
• Acts as point person for one or more ongoing service providers: cleaning, pest control, etc.
• Works with Facilities team to maintain and organize tools, equipment, fixtures, fasteners, etc.
• May coordinate work with independent contractors and ensure on-site repairs and services are performed safely and with as little impact as possible on the shopping and work environment.
• Is responsible for some aspects of the preventative maintenance schedule.
• During specific, scheduled periods outside of normal work hours, shall be available on-call at the direction of Senior Facilities Manager or the Facilities Manager for facilities emergencies needing phone or on-site response (Powell's Books supplies pager and/or cell phone).
• Makes purchases within parameters set by Senior Facilities Manager or Facilities Manager.
• Safely uses, and appropriately stores, Powells tools and equipment.
• May drive company vehicles as necessary.
• May be called upon to act as backup to trucking/delivery staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Demonstrated handyperson skills required, including experience using power tools.
• General knowledge in one or more trade areas desirable - carpentry, electrical, painting, etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Computer skills (Microsoft office, work ticketing tools, email, etc) required.
• Current OR or WA driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that is compatible with company standards.

Physical Requirements - Group R