Building Maintenance Worker

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityScottsdale, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from a Building Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair activities in tribally owned buildings in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This job class is treated as FLSA non-exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience equivalent to two (2) years full time building maintenance or repair work.
  • Completion of a post high school program in Building Maintenance or one of the construction trades may substitute for one year of the required experience.
  • For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED.
  • Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.
  • Knowledge of building maintenance and repair procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of basic carpentry practices.
  • Knowledge of basic plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical system installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
  • Knowledge of basic heating and cooling system installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
  • Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with building maintenance, installations and repairs.
  • Skill completing basic building maintenance/repair and remodeling projects.
  • Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and cooling systems.
  • Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical circuits.
  • Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures.
  • Skill following oral and written instructions and procedures.
  • Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
  • Ability to move heavy objects between 20-50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet).
  • Ability to use work order software to track work order requests.
  • Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually.
  • Ability to work in cramp spaces and dusty or extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to reach high work areas by climbing, ladders, steps, or using scaffolding.
  • Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  • Ability to lift arms above shoulder to perform work tasks.
  • Ability to read and use blueprints, layouts, or visual aids.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
  • Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would enable the candidate to satisfactorily perform and meet the duties and responsibilities required may be considered in meeting the stated minimum qualifications.
  • An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill Special Requirements
  • A more extensive background investigation and fingerprint will be required for candidates considered for hire to work in our Education or Early Childhood Education facilities.
  • Candidates that will come in contact with children in our Early Childhood Education Program must also provide proof of immunizations at time of hire, and will be required to maintain booster shots on immunizations and take a TB skin test or x-ray annually.
  • Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks, including changing light bulbs, painting, basic carpentry, installing/repairing plumbing and electrical fixtures; cleans out clogged drains and sewer lines.
  • Tracks and maintains work requests utilizing work order software as needed.
  • Remodels buildings by removing paint and/or paneling, knocking down non-load bearing walls, constructing new walls in accordance with plans or sketches, and installing, taping, and painting, sheet rock; hauls trash from project to landfill.
  • Installs/repairs heating and cooling systems in new facilities and replaces non-working systems in existing facilities; runs electrical wiring to provide new circuits or replace inadequate circuits.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by ensuring all work areas are clean, free of all tools, parts and equipment before leaving the job site.
  • Oversees maintenance subcontractors while working within the SRPMIC Community as needed.
  • Performs other related job duties, as assigned, that enhance and facilitate program operations.
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