Maintenance Technician - Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Maintenance Technician

Dept./Program: Facilities & Maintenance

Division: Housing and Facilities

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Performs skilled craft construction, operation, maintenance, and repair, work in facility disciplines such as painting, HVAC, boiler plant, mechanical equipment, grounds keeping, plumbing, and carpentry. May perform work in more than one craft discipline as personal skill permits, and workload requires.

Essential Functions

• Performs skilled and semi skilled maintenance activities including performing basic trade activities such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry work, and general grounds keeping duties.
• Installs and maintains all mechanical equipment as necessary, troubleshoots and repairs heating, cooling and room pressurization problems, monitors systems including building environmental control, energy management, security, and fire protection/detection system
• Should be familiar with all SDS related to the facility.
• Inspects services and maintains operational functionality of doors, windows, locks, and fire alarm-triggered devices.
• Responds to service calls or work requests from all Tribal locations relating to the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, air handling, and lighting systems corrects problems or refers to another department.
• Orders supplies and materials related to projects and coordinate with other maintenance workers.
• Paints walls, doors, door casings, trims, ceilings, stairs, floors, equipment and other projects.
• Assist with set-up and cleanup of Tribal events
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Heavy work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• Mechanical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Radiant Energy Hazards
• Explosives Hazards
• Burn Hazards
• Other

OSHA Categories

• Category II Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

Equipment and Tools

List the Equipment used for the job: Snow blower, shovel, Computer, assorted power tools, saws, drill, sander, grinders, etc.

List Tools:SDS, Assorted hand tools and wrenches for mechanical and plumbing repair. Assorted carpentry hand tools that prepares walls and surfaces for painting , patches, sanding and priming of walls and surfaces. Mixes and applies paint, lacquer, primer, sealer, stain, epoxy, and acrylic to necessary shade

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: KIT Vehicle

Travel

Local

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience

• 4 years of previous experience in building maintenance

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship
• Certification in Building System Maintenance or HVAC, Safety, or OSHA compliant training

License/Certification

• Valid driver's license and remain insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers, and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Basic trade activities such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry work, and general grounds keeping
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, for documenting written reports
• Troubleshooting basic maintenance problems and determining solutions
• Maintaining accurate logs and basic written records of work performed
• Skill in operating motorized vehicles, equipment, and hand tools
• Skill in reading and evaluating blueprints and other technical schematics
• Skill in using analytical and research ability to define and solve problems
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret an MSDS document
• Knowledge of operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining building and grounds equipment
• Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic
• Knowledge of transporting and disposing of items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities
• Knowledge of safety procedures for repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of safety precautions when operating motorized vehicles, equipment, and hand tools

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.