Maintenance Technician- Housing

Program: Housing Department	Salary Grade: GS-8
Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor	Salary Range: $15.30-18.86
Non- Exempt	Regular Full-Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks on building, grounds and equipment and is required to demonstrate rudimentary knowledge of basic heating, carpentry, plumbing and electricity in the performance of responsibilities; also performs routine maintenance in response to work orders issued through the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs routine maintenance repairs to buildings, furniture and fixtures, performs structural repairs such as repairing holes in walls, installing doors and locks, cabinets and replacing glass, etc.
2. Performs minor plumbing tasks such as repairing and/or replacing toilets, faucets, valves, water heaters, garbage disposals and sinks; using a variety of equipment such as plumbing snakes, pipe wrenches, soldering iron, propane torch, etc.
3. Performs minor electrical tasks such as, resetting circuit breakers, replacing 110v – 220v outlets, changing light bulbs and globes, repairing and replacing light fixtures and outdoor lighting systems, etc.
4. Inspects, replaces and maintains smoke detectors, performs pest control tasks by applying chemicals not requiring a license to control insect and rodents. Repair window shades/blinds by measuring and cutting to fit.
5. Perform floor tile installation by removing old tile, scraping down the floor surface to remove old adhesive, applying new adhesive to the floor surface, then installing the tile properly.
6. Able to use a variety of hand and power equipment including gas and riding lawn mowers, front-end loader, grinders, chipper, chain saw, blowers, gas hedge trimmer and edger, power washers, parking lot strippers, etc., perform minor equipment repair.
7. Performs minor building and grounds maintenance, repairs through the usage of such tools and equipment such as, grass cutters, wrenches, pipe cutters, drain augers, shovels, rakes, lawnmowers, snow blowers, caulking guns, trowels, etc. Clears snow and ice from buildings and grounds by operating a snowplow, snow blower, etc., to ensure tenant and FPSTHD employee safety.
8. Cleans appliances such as; stove and refrigerators, move appliances as required. Cleans vacant units in preparation for leasing per established standards and utilizing appropriate equipment and cleaners.
9. Completes work orders by detailing time spent, material used, location of work, summary of work performed etc., documents electric meters, safety items, water upkeep, etc. to ensure that safety and utilities are being maintained in the Housing Department’s owned properties. Reports issues of concern immediately to supervisor.
10. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public, ability to organize, establish priorities and meet deadlines for work.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to handle emergencies with intelligence and purpose (i.e., call 9-1-1 when appropriate, access hospital emergency room, notify supervisor, complete Incident Report form).
3. Ability to learn, follow building codes, policies and procedures, able to handle multiple demands in an effective, productive manner.
4. Knowledge of the consistent and safe use of basic mechanical hand power tools and equipment such as saws, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, mowers, paint equipment, pipe wrenches, chain saws, sanders, floor buffers, etc.
5. Knowledge of outside landscaping function, operating related hand and power equipment such as mowers, rakes, shovels, weed-eaters, lawn and garden sprayers, snow removal equipment, etc. Able to work under all kinds of weather conditions including exposure to heat, wind, dust, snow and cold.
6. Must have good manual dexterity, including eye/hand coordination, finger dexterity, etc. in operating maintenance tools and equipment.
7. Must display strong ethics and public professionalism while using tact and good judgment during the course of performing duties.
8. Must be capable of analyzing situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
9. Must have general experience with all phases of basic building repair and maintenance including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical skills, glass cutting and glazing. The ability to make general repairs or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities.  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. General contracting background helpful in providing an understanding of building techniques, purchasing procedures, additional vendor knowledge etc.
3. Knowledge of general maintenance standards.
4. Possession of or ability to acquire pest chemical application cards.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference;  Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.  Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.

U.S. Veteran’s Preference;  Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer;  The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace.  All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.

Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.

Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change.  This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.