Housing Lead Maintenance Worker - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation seeks a Housing Lead Maintenance Worker to oversee repairs and preventative maintenance for Government & Echo Cliffs Quarters and related systems. You will manage tools, materials, and staff to ensure safe, efficient housing support.

The role requires four years in housing maintenance, strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and the ability to direct others. A valid driver’s license and a clean background are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of general housing maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, plumbing, HVAC, and building trades.
• Ability to supervise and direct subordinates when needed.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform repairs and installations in housing units.
• Lead, prioritize, and coordinate tasks for crew members.
• Inspect electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems for safety.
• Maintain and repair doors, windows, siding, and fixtures.
• Adhere to safety, training, and documentation procedures.

Skills

Housing maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

HVAC tools

General building trades tools

Job description

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affi… plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Incumbent works under the guidance and direction of the Housing Manager or designee, to perform routine duties and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on Government & Echo Cliffs Quarters, mechanical equipment & utility systems associated with Housing units. Incumbent is issued tools, supplies, and equipment as required to professionally complete work assignments effectively. The housing lead Maintenance Worker differs from the maintenance worker position in the level of responsibility. The incumbent may provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, coordinate work projects and/or monitor the work of fellow colleagues in the field. Employees attend department meetings and may be subject to emergency callback after working hours, holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Must have four (4) years of general work experience in Housing Maintenance
• Must have the basic knowledge and understanding of electrical circuitry and equipment; plumbing and mechanical systems; HVAC and refrigeration systems; be familiar with tools and parts associated with the building trades.
• Must be able to troubleshoot maintenance problems, determine its repair and complete successfully.
• Must be able to provide directions and monitor work of subordinates and in the absence of the Housing Manager.
• Must have knowledge asbestos abatement processing.

License:

Must have a current, unrestricted, valid state driver’s license and maintain throughout employment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
• Positive working relationships with others
• Demonstrates ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and shows ability to learn the specific nature of this job.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive tardiness or absences.
• Must be able to perform lead functions as assigned by Management.
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

The incumbent is frequently required to perform heavy lifting with weights up to and at times beyond 50 pounds. Work normally requires extensive standing, walking, kneeling and bending. Often work is performed on ladders and/or scaffolds, which requires work overhead in stretched, cramped and awkward positions. Work is accomplished inside and outside in all weather conditions and temperatures.

Must be able to interact & communicate with tenants and the public; in person, by telephone and by written correspondence.

Mental:

The incumbent must be able to recognize maintenance problems, determine basic repairs and determine the proper operation of equipment/systems; exercise safety and precautions before proceeding with an assignment. Ability to monitor work requests to be recorded for cost analysis and efficiency.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CARPENTRY

1. Plans and perform repairs and installation of doors, windows, screens, wall siding, ceramic tiles, vinyl floor tiles, ceiling tiles, metal & wood shelves, refinishing cabinets, stucco walls, etc.
2. Measures and cuts lumber and wallboard under specific instructions; fits lumber using hand and power tools; fastens materials into place using nails, screws, fasteners and adhesives.
3. All work should be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner; plumb, level, square and sturdy.

PAINTING

1. Plans and prepares work area by arranging painting tools, equipment, ladders and safety apparel.
2. Cleans and removes old paint and varnish from surfaces using putty knife, wire brush, sandpaper, blowtorch or chemical removers. Fills nail holes or crevices with caulk, putty, spackle, plastic wood or joint compound.
3. Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, buffing, and cleaning. Masks /tapes surfaces not to be painted. Clear and clean work area after completion.
4. Completed surfaces should reflect adjacent finished surfaces and textures.

ELECTRICAL

1. Removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders and insulates defective wiring such as broken and bare wiring; defective devices such as burned-out switches, damaged receptacles; defective or burned-out lamps, etc.
2. Locate broken, worn or damaged wiring in fixtures, controls and equipment through visual check or with use of multimeter and/or ammeter during preventative maintenance or troubleshooting.

PLUMBING

1. Removes, cleans, replaces, packs, and seals defective parts of supply and waste systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken or leaky pipe. Clears clogged drains using portable equipment or chemicals. Performs preventative plumbing maintenance on waste/sewer lines & storm drains.
2. Assists other workers in the maintenance, repair and installation of hospital or residential plumbing systems. Cuts, threads and fits pipes; replaces washers and gaskets; tightens loose connections; cuts and drills openings for pipes and/or fittings of plumbing equipment. Installs and repairs insulating materials. Makes minor replacements of various component parts of the plumbing system such as faucets, shower heads, fill valves, flush valves, etc. Sets and installs heavy component fixtures of kitchens and bathrooms.

HVAC AND REFRIGERATION

1. Assists other workers with installations or repairs of hospital and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, evaporative cooling and related mechanical systems.
2. Conducts preventative maintenance on refrigerators, boilers, evaporative coolers, gas furnaces, LP gas systems, and hospital-owned appliances. Records all results for maintenance history.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Mows grass by power or self-propelled mower; Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, hedges, etc.;
2. Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., in desired locations. Digs proper size hole and prepares soil for transplanting by use of water, fertilizer and various other chemicals
3. Sprays seeded areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., with herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc., to control weed, disease, and insects
4. Hauls debris, sand, gravel, tools, supplies and other equipment using transport vehicles.
5. Mixes or uses premixed cement for concrete repair purposes, pours and/or shovels wet cement into desired area; compacts, evens, rakes, and otherwise finishes surfaces using trowel or other tools.
6. Shovels snow from steps, sidewalks and driveways of the hospital and grounds. Applies salt or other ice control materials to steps and sidewalk.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.