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Maintenance Supervisor (Tribal Housing)

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prefer High School Diploma or GED, prefer Vo-Tech Building Trades graduate.
• Three (3) years experience comparable to a Certified Apprentice.
• Must be certified in handling refrigerants, i.e. Freon, and experience in repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning units.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience, or technical school program completion.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, tools, and materials used in one or more of the building trades, i.e. (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, etc.)
• Skilled in the use and care of common hand tools required in building and equipment maintenance and construction work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures of the trade.
• Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver License and insurable with the Nations insurance policy and maintain insurability throughout duration of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
• Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, systems and equipment.
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance tasks such as: checking for proper equipment operation; lubricating bearings, changing air filters, and changing heat exchanger and condenser coils.
• Performs electrical and plumbing systems preventative maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operations, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests.
• Performs such mechanical task as testing, servicing, repairing and/or replacing space temperature and HVAC equipment and/or controls. This includes the removal of refrigerants and recharging the system with refrigerants.
• Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, re-glazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters on downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching dry walls and ceilings.
• Performs such masonry work as: repairing cracked concrete, replacing broken masonry brick and ceramic tiles, re-grouting ceramic tile and sealing concrete and exterior brick walls.
• Performs such plastering and sheetrock repair as: mixing plaster and drywall mud, removing old plaster and lathe; installing lathe, ground coat and white coat; installing and repairing drywall; bends and feathers edges to match surrounding surfaces.
• Performs such plumbing task as: repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots, valves, and hardware; resetting commodes, tugs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.
• Performs such painting task as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping or making; painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance related task for a variety of situations as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Performs necessary manual labor to keep housing projects in a decent, safe and sanitary condition.
• Plans, layout, coordinates and directs other maintenance personnel as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Utilizes a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, hammers, pillars, screwdrivers, wrenches, oilers and volt-ohm-amp meters.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems using visual and appropriate testing equipment.
• Operates and makes all installations and repairs in accordance with local, state and national codes.
• Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled.
• Ability to install electrical appliances.
• Maintains professional education and attend required meetings/trainings to keep abreast of changes in building codes requirements, which affect the Nation and current trends in the maintenance field.
• Must have high adaptability and exercise sound judgment, tact and professional attitude.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Tribal employees.
• Accomplishes other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or delegate. • Performs other duties as assigned.

PAY RATE:
$13.85 per hour; plus Tribal Benefit Package

POSITION STATUS:
Regular; Full-time

CLOSING DATE:
July 30, 2010

INDIAN PREFERENCE
: Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING

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