Maintenance Technician I

Kewadin Casinos; Saint Ignace (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin Casinos is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform a range of interior and exterior repairs and to assist other departments. The role emphasizes customer-friendly service and safe, efficient maintenance operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in construction/maintenance. The position involves varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a pay rate of $16.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year minimum experience in construction or maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance and tools of the trade.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet goals.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily maintenance issues as assigned.
• Shovel and blow snow, spread sand and salt to melt ice at walkways and entrances.
• Haul equipment, tools, parts and materials to job site.
• Assist with repairs and support other team members as needed.
• Address urgent repairs prioritizing safety (pipes, equipment, unsafe surfaces).
• Gather tools and materials for tasks; clean up after work.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing a variety of general repairs on interior and exterior parts of the building. The position is also responsible for providing support and assistance other Casino Department team members. The position is responsible for providing attentive, cheerful, courteous, professional customer service to all customers, internal and external, striving to always exceed their expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to daily maintenance issues as assigned.
• Shovel and blow snow using snow blowers, and spread sand and salt to melt ice on walkways and building entrances.
• Hauling equipment, tools, parts and materials to job site.
• Perform labor to help complete jobs in a variety of ways including holding equipment and using tools, and providing backup on jobs that requires more than 1 person.
• Respond to urgent requests for repairs with priority given to jobs which compromise customer and team member safety which may include broken pipes, downed equipment, and fire, leaks unsafe surfaces such as torn carpet, broken tile, or slippery walkways.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather appropriate tools and materials for assigned tasks.
• Clean and return worksite area to original state after repairs are made and construction is complete.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Contacts

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, executives, Board of Directors and customers.

Physical Requirements

Position medium with lifting of 50 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant standing, walking, carrying, manual handling, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, moving snow; occasional sitting, and crawling and reaching. Working conditions include constant exposure to weather, vibration, air quality; frequent exposure to extreme heat/cold and noise and dust. Potential hazards include frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, electric shock, high exposed places, chemicals, insecticides/pesticides and client contact.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working in construction or maintenance required.

Certification/License: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of mechanical and maintenance preferred. Basic knowledge of tools and equipment of the trade preferred. Troubleshooting skills preferred. Must be able to prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner. Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision. Must be able to work extended hours when needed. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests.

Native American preferred.

Salary: $16.20 per hour