Housing Repair Specialist II

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for making a wide range of typical house and modular home repairs. The role involves receiving work orders, conducting inspections, preparing cost assessments, and performing various maintenance and repair tasks. This position also requires driving, maintaining tools and equipment, operating machinery, and using a computer for reporting and documentation. Additionally, the specialist will assist in developing a homeowner education program and must adhere to safety practices. As part of the Tribe's commitment to community service, employees may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties beyond their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED to be earned by a date determined by the Tribe.
Five (5) years’ experience in home building or general construction.
Five (5) years’ experience working in trades including general plumbing, carpentry or electrical.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Home construction and repair including basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, framing, siding, insulation, HVAC, roofing, flooring and landscaping.
OSHA/WISHA Safety requirements related to work.
Bid specification and contracting processes.
Supervisory techniques.
General knowledge of building codes and energy codes.
Plan and blueprint reading.
Skilled in operating hand and power tools proficiently to make repairs and improvements.
Working cooperatively and courteously with Tribal members, especially Elders.
Performing manual labor, including lifting, in a variety of weather conditions.
Drafting all types of documents, including letters, reports, work orders, cost estimates and bid specifications.
Reviewing work performed by sub-contractors to determine quality.

Responsibilities

Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor and schedules weekly home repair work with priority based on health and safety.
Conducts general building inspections, and inspects work requested.
Prepares cost assessment including time and materials to complete necessary repairs.
Assists in preparation of work scope and assists in obtaining and reviewing bids for work if special skills are required.
Supervises work of sub-contractors.
Responds to home owners’ questions; assists with problems, complaints and service concerns.
Performs a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks such as pruning, yard maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, and pipes.
Performs yard maintenance including pruning and clean up.
Installs, replaces or adjusts filters, light bulbs, ribbons, belts and similar objects.
Patches and repairs roofs, walls and flooring, and applies weatherization materials.
Drives truck and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and other supplies on board.
Cleans equipment using appropriate materials and ensures all tools are in good operating order.
Operates power driven machinery and/or equipment.
Uses computer to prepare statistical and narrative reports on repair work scheduled and completed.
Develops applications, work scopes, work cost estimates, schedules, and supply orders.
Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in the development of a home owner education program for the proper maintenance and care of homes.
Uses safety work practices.