Maintenance Construction Technician

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

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About The Position

The Maintenance Construction Technician repairs and maintains physical structures on the grounds, including performing carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs. The position also requires laying out projects, preparing estimates, and creating materials lists. The role involves operating various vehicles and equipment and working in a range of indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a related field.
• A one-year college or technical school certificate in carpentry, welding, maintenance, electrical, or plumbing; or one and one-half years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver's license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
• Ability to lay out and design projects, prepare estimates, and create materials lists.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing work.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain physical structures on the grounds, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
• Build and weld ball field fences and canopies.
• Form and finish cement work, including floors, sidewalks, monuments, and landscaping projects.
• Perform flooring work involving carpet, tile, and vinyl.
• Paint the exterior and interior of buildings and structures.
• Operate a backhoe, bucket truck, dump truck, ditch witch, mowers, tractors, and other equipment.
• Perform carpentry work from framing through finish work.
• Perform electrical work, including wiring buildings, wiring and hanging light fixtures, and changing light bulbs, switches, and lights.
• Perform plumbing work, including installing, replacing, or repairing plumbing and unclogging drains.
• Lay out and design projects, estimate materials, and prepare materials lists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree