MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on facilities, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.

The role requires careful planning to meet deadlines and the use of diverse trade tools. The ideal candidate has two years of direct construction/maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED, plus an applicable trade or vocational certificate.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct work experience in the construction or maintenance field.
• High School Diploma or GED or better.
• Certificate from Trade or Vocational School.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance work on grounds, buildings and systems including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Plans and organizes work to meet deadlines.
• Uses a wide range of tools and equipment for maintenance and repair.
• Assists with emergency drills and general work orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Vocational Certificate

Job description

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Description

CLOSING DATE: 09/14/2026 @ 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $32.25 to $40.31/Hourly

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER'S LICENSE

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) services work, inspection, and repair of grounds, building and structures; including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work for the maintenance, repair, and overhauling of the heating, cooling, cleaning, filtering and circulating systems, other related building and maintenance systems, related fixtures and the other utility systems. This includes performing maintenance tasks involving electrical, air conditioning, and heating equipment, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, cement and tile setting and grounds keeping and landscaping.
• Ensures finished projects meet accepted trade standards, and documented. Plans and organizes work schedule to meet deadlines.
• Uses motor vehicles, outdoor equipment such as lawn mowers and snow blowers, personal protective equipment, dollies, pressure washer, hand tools, ladders, air compressors, brooms, vacuums, meters, welders, leak detection equipment, gauges, carts, knives, hose, maps, power tools, scaffolds, air powered equipment, hazardous chemicals, torches, refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, and other HVAC/R equipment.
• Assists to in utility failures drills including, bomb threats, fire, hazardous materials spills, external and internal disasters.
• Assists with snow and ice removal during the winter months.
• Assist with demolition (tearing out ceiling tiles, ripping down sheet rock walls, removes cabling, pipes and electrical lines).
• Meets Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities.
• Determines protective measures required by an Infection Control Risk Assessment.
• Assist with general work orders issued from Facility Maintenance Manager or Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience:

Two years (2) of direct work experience in the construction or maintenance field.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE)

Certificate from Trade or Vocational School

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Experience

Required

Two years (2) of direct work experience in the construction or maintenance field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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