Facilities Maintenance

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians•Dowagiac, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings and facilities. This includes general electrical, plumbing, and construction maintenance activities to keep the premises/facilities of Tribal properties fully functional, structurally sound, watertight, and insulated. Responsible for ensuring that the buildings and facilities are in optimal working condition and safe for our Tribal Citizens.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Self-motivated able to perform with minimal supervision required.
Good communication skills
Minimum one (1) year of experience in electrical, plumbing, building maintenance and repair required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurance requirements to utilize Pokagon Band vehicles.
Minimum of (3) years experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or general maintenance repair required.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or general maintenance and repair required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintaining a wide variety of light gasoline and diesel equipment preferred.
At least one (1) year of experience in HVAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance as it relates the facilities,equipmentand vehicles.
Perform plumbing maintenance, such as repair leaking pipes, sinks, toilets etc.
Perform building and wood working maintenance, such as minor facilities repairs, interior exterior painting, staining etc.
Perform minor repairs such as fixing loose doorknobs, hinges, ceiling tiles, and light lens covers, etc.
Perform metal working tasks as assigned.
Work collaboratively with Department teams (both in the Housing and Facilities Department and other Departments) to ensure services are provided and the highest levels of service are maintained.
Occasional use of heavy equipmentandtrailers;i.e.loaders, excavator, bobcats,toolcats, and 12 plus foot trailers.
Follow OSHA Safety standards and follow Personal Protective Equipment, PPE.
Maintain clean working areas throughout the Tribal properties.
Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Collaborate with the Facilities Supervisor to prioritize tasks and ensure efficient workflow.
Obtain approval from Facilities Supervisor before incurring any costs, such aspurchasingitems or materials.
Perform other related functions as assigned.