Maintenance Technician - Hominy

Osage Casino Hominy; Hominy (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Casino Hominy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee building and grounds upkeep, including electrical, plumbing, and general repairs. The role requires strong safety awareness, reliable attendance, and the ability to work with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively with staff.

The position involves preventive and emergency maintenance, operation of lawn equipment and company vehicles, and ensuring a safe guest environment in a casino setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of previous work experience required.
• Two to three years of experience in duties related to the position.
• Technical school or formal apprenticeship preferred/required based on operation needs.
• Pre-employment drug screen and Osage Nation gaming license required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage Nation preference applies.
• Ability to perform all essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed of company information via bulletin boards, digital signage, and newsletters.
• Communicate concerns to supervisor and listen to feedback.
• Suggest improvements to supervision within the chain of command.
• Observe and report unsafe behavior by guests and staff.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs around the Casino as directed.
• Operate lawn equipment and company vehicles as needed.
• Organize tools and supplies; request additional resources when needed.
• Conduct preventive and emergency maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoot and ensure structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems operate correctly.
• Provide excellent guest service and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

English language

Math proficiency

Confidentiality

Supervision awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Judgement

Safety awareness

Customer service

Stamina

Lifelong learning

Education

Technical school or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for the overall maintenance, plumbing, and electrical components of the building and grounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Six Months of previous work experience required.
• Gaming, Hospitality, or Customer service work experience preferred.
• Minimal of two to three years of experience in position related to assigned duties required.
• Technical school or formal apprenticeship is preferred and may be required based on needs of the operation.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation gaming license.
• Required to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

COMMUNICATION:

• Makes efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter.
• Effectively communicates concerns and information to supervisor and listens to communication from supervisor.
• Effectively relates ideas for improvements to supervisor and management in accordance with chain of command.
• Observes and reports any and all unsafe behavior displayed by internal and external guests.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

• Responsible for general maintenance and repair of minor problems throughout the Casino as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Operates lawn equipment as needed.
• Organizes tools and supplies and makes requests to direct report as needed.
• Operates Company vehicles as required.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on all equipment as assigned.
• Performs emergency maintenance on systems and equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and takes corrective action to ensure structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration operate as needed.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration at all times.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state‑tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Read Company or departmental reports, newsletters, and documents.
• Perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.)
• Protect the Company’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Perform assigned tasks under frequent supervision. Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co‑workers, guests, and the general public. Work well alone or within a team.
• Communicate information and suggestions in oral and written form. Prepare written documents and complete reports as required.
• Utilize MS Office products at basic (create new documents, open/edit existing documents) skill level.
• Exercise reasonable judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Travel locally, or between properties as needed.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned duties.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is also regularly required to stand for extensive periods of time, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, or crouch while performing duties. Must be able to endure heights.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Ability to lift upwards of 30 pounds. Ability to drag, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within a Casino setting. Exposure to second‑hand smoke. Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Ability to work nights and weekends required.
• The employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between properties and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.
• Employee may be exposed to blood/bodily fluids.
• The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult people.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous material.
• Employee may be exposed to risks associated with the use of tools/machinery.

Source: Hospitality Online