Maintenance Specialist I- Opened Until Filled

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians•Salem, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the Housing Department’s efforts to protect and preserve the Tribe’s grounds, buildings, facilities, roads, and equipment. The Maintenance Specialist I performs groundskeeping, landscaping, and maintenance on tribal housing grounds, properties, parking lots, and roads, as well as general building maintenance and repair. The work includes maintaining buildings and grounds, inspecting housing units, identifying unsafe or hazardous conditions, performing custodial duties, maintaining landscaping and outdoor infrastructure, and caring for tools and equipment. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule and may change seasonally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus one year of experience in a building and grounds maintenance department, or two years of experience in a building and grounds maintenance department.
Familiarity with industry standards for cleaning buildings and offices.
Experience in facilities, roads, building, grounds, and equipment maintenance, management, and repair.
Experience using tape measures, rules, squares, compasses, and levels.
Experience working with machinery, electrical tools, saws, planes, sanders, and other carpentry equipment.
Experience with painting techniques and standard surface preparation and coating methods.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing and shift assignments based on established priorities.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
Ability to make accurate estimates of the time and materials required for repairs and maintenance work.
Must possess an Oregon Driver’s License by the end of the probationary period; failure to do so will result in termination.
Must possess and maintain first aid and CPR certification, or be able to acquire it within the first six months from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with computer software work order programs and electronic inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

Perform building and grounds maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, minor electrical work, window and door repairs, drywall repair, painting, and cleaning.
Maintain and repair appliances and hearing alarm systems.
Inspect units and complete inspection reports.
Identify and report irregular, unsafe, or hazardous conditions.
Clean grounds and parking lots, remove litter on a daily schedule, and keep outdoor trash containers empty.
Perform custodial duties in assigned work areas.
Maintain and repair fences, gates, walls, water sprinkler systems, and walks.
Maintain and paint the interior and exterior of buildings.
Clean drainage ditches and culverts, which may be full of water, and perform water diversion projects during the rainy season.
Complete daily assigned tasks and other duties as assigned.
Shovel snow from walks and driveways and apply approved deicing compounds to public passageways to prevent ice and promote safety during inclement weather.
Maintain equipment and hand tools and ensure their safe and proper storage.
Assemble and disassemble damaged parts of buildings, facilities, and wooden structures, and assist other workers as required.
Work under the direction of others on special projects, ongoing maintenance, and grounds-cleaning assistance while maintaining a respectful, courteous manner.
Cut lawns and trim edges around walks, flowerbeds, and walls.
Prune shrubs and trees, remove dead heads from plants to encourage blooming, and clean plants as needed.
Maintain and repair grounds, including grass, trees, and shrubs, and follow a watering schedule.