Building Maintenance Worker

Salt-River-Pima--maricopa-Indian-Community-; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is seeking a Building Maintenance worker to perform a range of upkeep tasks in tribally owned facilities. The role includes basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and remodeling activities as needed.

Essential duties include installing and repairing systems, ensuring safety and cleanliness of work spaces, and coordinating with maintenance subcontractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years full-time building maintenance/repair experience.
• Alternative: post-high school program in Building Maintenance or construction trades may substitute for one year.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks including changing light bulbs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
• Remodel buildings by removing materials, constructing walls, painting and preparing surfaces.
• Install/repair heating and cooling systems and electrical wiring for new or existing facilities.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and oversee subcontractors when needed.
• Move heavy objects, bend or stoop repeatedly, and work in confined or dusty conditions.

Skills

Building maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC basics

Safety awareness

Work order software

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-high school program in Building Maintenance or construction trades

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Under general supervision from a Building Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair activities in tribally owned buildings in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This job class is treated as FLSA non-exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Essential Functions

Essential functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledges, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

• Performs a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks, including changing light bulbs, painting, basic carpentry, installing/repairing plumbing and electrical fixtures; cleans out clogged drains and sewer lines. Tracks and maintains work requests utilizing work order software as needed.
• Remodels buildings by removing paint and/or paneling, knocking down non-load bearing walls, constructing new walls in accordance with plans or sketches, and installing, taping, and painting, sheet rock; hauls trash from project to landfill.
• Installs/repairs heating and cooling systems in new facilities and replaces non-working systems in existing facilities; runs electrical wiring to provide new circuits or replace inadequate circuits.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by ensuring all work areas are clean, free of all tools, parts and equipment before leaving the job site. Oversees maintenance subcontractors while working within the SRPMIC Community as needed.
• Performs other related job duties, as assigned, that enhance and facilitate program operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry practices.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Knowledge of basic electrical system installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Knowledge of basic heating and cooling system installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with building maintenance, installations and repairs.
• Skill completing basic building maintenance/repair and remodeling projects.
• Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and cooling systems.
• Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical circuits.
• Skill installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures.
• Skill following oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Ability to move heavy objects between 20-50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Ability to use work order software to track work order requests.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually.
• Ability to work in cramp spaces and dusty or extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to reach high work areas by climbing, ladders, steps, or using scaffolding.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder to perform work tasks.
• Ability to read and use blueprints, layouts, or visual aids.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually.

Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience equivalent to two (2) years full time building maintenance or repair work; OR completion of a post high school program in Building Maintenance or one of the construction trades may substitute for one year of the required experience.

• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.

Equivalency

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would enable the candidate to satisfactorily perform and meet the duties and responsibilities required may be considered in meeting the stated minimum qualifications.

Underfill Eligibility

An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

All applicants applying for jobs will be subject to Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. In addition, all employees providing services to a campus with children will be subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11 “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working with Children”, random drug testing and completion of a background check every five (5) years.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer". Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required:

• 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission
• 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)
• 3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission)
• 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission)

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax [phone]

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources

4) email to [e-mail]

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.