Maintenance Specialist I- Opened Until Filled

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are hiring a Maintenance Specialist I in Salem, Oregon. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the Housing Department through grounds care, building maintenance, and repairs, with duties ranging from plumbing to snow removal and safety checks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience (or 2 years total). The position pays $23.37 per hour and requires valid Oregon driver’s license by probation and CPR/first

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of building/grounds maintenance experience or 2 years total.
• Possess Oregon Driver’s License by end of probation.
• First aid/CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct unit inspections and complete reports.
• Identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Clean grounds and parking areas; manage trash.
• Maintain fencing, gates, sprinkler system, and walks.
• Shovel snow and apply deicing as needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Estimating time/materials

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Electrical tools

Carpentry tools

Work order software

Job description

Introduction

This position contributes to the Housing Department effort to protect and preserve the Tribe’s grounds, buildings, facilities, roads and equipment. Performs grounds keeping, landscaping and maintenance duties on all tribal housing grounds, properties, parking lots and roads. Performs general building maintenance and repair

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Title

Maintenance Specialist I

Salary/Wage

$23.37/per hr.

Tribal Level

112.1

Location

Salem, OR

Classification

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job Posting Number

4336663

Duties

• Perform building and grounds maintenance and repairs including plumbing, minor electrical, window and door repairs, drywall repair, painting and cleaning;
• Perform appliance and hearing alarm system maintenance and repairs;
• Conduct inspections of units and complete inspection reports;
• Identify and report any irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions;
• Cleans grounds and parking lots, removing litter per daily schedule;
• Keep all outdoor trash containers empty;
• Perform custodial duties within assigned work areas;
• Maintains and repairs fences, gates, walls, water sprinkler system and walks;
• Maintain and paint inside and outside of buildings;
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts often full of water. Perform water diversion projects during rainy season;
• Complete assigned tasks on a daily basis, as well as other duties as assigned; Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule and subject to seasonal changes;
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways and apply approved deicing compounds on public passageways to prevent iced building and enforce safety in inclement weather;
• Properly maintains equipment and hand tools and assures safe and proper storage;
• Assemble and disassemble damaged parts to building, facilities, wooden structures and assisting other workers as required;
• Ability to work under the direction of others in special projects and ongoing maintenance or assistance with grounds cleaning while maintaining a respectful, courteous manner;
• Cuts lawns, trim edges around walks, flowerbeds and walls;
• Prune shrubs and trees, removing dead heads from plants to encourage blooming and cleaning plans as needed;
• Maintain and repair grounds, including grass, trees and shrubs and maintain them on a watering schedule;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/GED plus 1 one year experience in a building and grounds maintenance department; -OR – 2 year’s experience in a building and grounds maintenance department.

Knowledge Of

• Familiarity with industry standards for cleaning buildings and offices.

Experience In

• Facilities, roads, building, grounds and equipment maintenance, management and repair.
• Utilizing tape measures, rules, squares, compasses and levels.
• Working with machinery and electrical tools, saws, planes, sanders and other carpentry equipment.
• Painting techniques and standard surface preparation and coating methods.
• Prefer experience working with computer software work order programs and electronic inventory control systems.

Ability To

• Communicate well both orally and in writing, and be able to shift assignments based on priorities established.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing 50 pounds; and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
• Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials required for repairs and maintenance work.

Other

• Must possess an Oregon Driver’s License by end of probationary period. Failure to do so will result in termination.
• Must possess and maintain first aid and CPR certification, or have the ability to acquire within the first 6 months from date of hire.