Maintenance Worker - Closing Date: 10/20/26

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

7d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker position is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks including areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating, and cooling equipment in addition to other trades for facilities of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One year of related experience
Electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance skills, and knowledge
Able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire, if not already certified
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access programs
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks
Valid driver’s license and be insurable
Able and willing to travel

Nice To Haves

Certification or associates degree in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or related field
First Aid and CPR certified
One or more years of experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations

Responsibilities

Provides necessary repairs and maintenance for the facilities of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Prioritizes and completes work orders as received and submit monthly report of all work orders
Performs light plumbing and electrical duties and general carpentry and repairs for the facilities
Performs grounds keeping for facilities
Assists in evaluation of safety policies and procedures for compliance with quality assurance and facility accreditation requirements
Makes regular rounds inside and outside of the facility and its grounds to look for any suspicious activity, safety issues, potential workplace hazards, and to assure the security of the grounds, the property, facility, and its occupants
Secures the building after workhours; this includes locking all doors, windows and checking core safety issues such as coffee pots left on, etc. and arming and disarming the security system; in coordination with other staff & contracted security guards
Provides an after-hour number in which he/she can be contacted in case of an emergent situation at the facility
Assist the Emergency Management Department with evacuation plans for the facilities in the case of fire, tornado or any other similar hazard that may arise at various times throughout the year
Schedules planned evacuation drills In coordination with Emergency Management
Can relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people
Work independently with minimal supervision
Maintains strict confidentiality and honor the Privacy Act and HIPAA
Other duties as assigned