Trades Maintenance Technician

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Trades Maintenance Technician performs routine trades or craftsman duties to maintain and repair facilities, equipment, vehicles, their parts, and surrounding grounds in direct support of a process, system, or facility. The position performs work across a range of maintenance and construction tasks, including carpentry, painting, roofing, lock maintenance, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and incidental welding. The technician maintains records and inventories, handles hazardous materials, uses safety and personal protective equipment, and monitors equipment and supported systems for proper functioning. The role requires working outside in varying weather conditions and may involve work in medical, detention, or correctional settings. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred), two years of experience performing helper- or apprentice-level duties in the specific skill, craft, vocation, or trade, and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties. A valid Arizona Driver's License and a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card are required; the clearance card may be obtained within 90 days of hire. The incumbent must work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two years of experience performing helper- or apprentice-level duties in the specific skill, craft, vocation, or trade.
Experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining basic hand and power tools, equipment, and materials encountered in the assigned specialization or work area.
Knowledge of typical hazards in assigned work areas or areas of specialization and applicable equipment safety procedures.
Knowledge of basic industry practices for the assigned specialization, trade, craft, or skill.
Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions, or willingness to learn.
Ability to perform routine trades or craftsman-level duties in the area of assignment.
Ability to operate powered equipment and perform operator-level maintenance on it.
Ability to maintain written and, if applicable, computer-based documentation of activities.
Ability to relate to homeowners and tenants in a friendly, courteous, and considerate manner.
Ability to make basic mathematical calculations required for assigned duties.
Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and exchange information and receive verbal and written work instructions.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, management, Council members, and the public.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire; failure to maintain a current card will result in termination.
Must work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Construct, erect, install, and repair wooden items and structures.
Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures.
Evaluate and repair roofs using waterproofing and weatherproofing materials, emulsified blacktops, and mortar as necessary.
Install, adjust, rebuild, repair, replace, and maintain locks in Tribal facilities.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing, steam and water system fixtures, electrical wiring and fixtures, doors, windows, and pumps.
Perform operator-level inspections, servicing, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Prepare areas undergoing repair, painting, maintenance, construction, or related activity, including collecting and disposing of trash.
Operate powered maintenance and construction equipment.
Maintain manual or computerized service and usage logs and other records for vehicles, equipment, supported systems, supplies, and related materials.
Store, handle, apply, and dispose of hazardous materials required for work or generated by work assignments.
Cut, trim, seed, and apply fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide to turf grasses, soils, trees, and ornamental shrubs.
Maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and materials, particularly in medical, detention, or correctional settings.
Maintain and use safety and personal protective equipment.
Inspect and inventory storage containers, bulk and parts stocks, and records, manually or using computerized systems, including contents, quantities, levels, or disposition.
Monitor and adjust equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and report deficiencies to supervisors.
Perform incidental welding, including designing, manufacturing, repairing, modifying, removing, and installing steel security doors and windows.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by the supervisor or director.