Property Maintenance Technician

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Bereavement, military, parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to perform routine and complex repairs across tribal facilities in Snoqualmie, WA. The role requires multi-trade skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general upkeep, with emphasis on safety and code compliance.

Level I handles essential maintenance tasks with three years of related experience, while Level II leads projects, mentors staff, and may estimate costs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years related experience (Level I).
• Five years or more related experience (Level II).
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• UPC S or REAC inspector certification or training within 90 days of hire.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building systems and fixtures.
• Conduct inspections and repairs to ensure safety and code compliance on HUD properties.
• Lead Level II duties, including supervising others and cost estimation.
• Read plans, blueprints, and sketches to guide maintenance work.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Blueprints reading

Safety practices

Hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wood shop machines

HVAC equipment

Job description

Description

Under limited supervision, perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Perform maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure that the building is properly maintained. Clean and repair building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters and drains.

Essential Duties:

Level I

• Performs maintenance on tribal facilities and grounds.
• Schedule & conduct building, property, and unit inspections on HUD Funded properties or HUD rental assistance agreements, ensuring that affordable housing communities are safe and up to code.
• Schedule & conduct building, property, and unit assessments on identified Elders homes on fee land.
• Determine appropriate ADA modifications permitted under HUD Housing & Stability policy and determine if the project is reasonable, provide a project action plan and implement when approved by Housing Manager and Elder.
• Assist in the overall planning for maintaining the safety and appearance of the facilities.
• Ensure that proper permits and regulations are being followed in all projects.
• Work with coworker from the Facilities Department to resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner with minimal disturbance to daily work routine.
• Provide a variety of work which may include carpentry, paint, drywall repair, plumbing, minor electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting, and repair.

Level II

This is a senior lead position. Performs all duties performed by Level I, plus.

• Repairs and remodels buildings; frames walls, rafters, and roofs; hangs, tapes, finishes and paints interior sheetrock walls; installs countertops; builds custom fit cabinets, desks, bookcases, worktables, and benches; hangs doors; paints interior and exterior.
• Installs and maintains plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fixtures; installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, valves, drains, basins, faucets, lavatories, air conditioning, and kitchen equipment.
• Constructs forms and pours concrete using a wood float and steel trowel to finish the cement.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair on all types of mechanical equipment such as kitchen and air-conditioning equipment; clean or change filters, change oil, grease, adjust drive belts.
• Experience with wood shop machines.
• May perform preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles, construction equipment, gas, and diesel equipment.
• May operate Class A equipment in snow and ice control.
• Performs the work of lower classified facilities staff and is assigned responsibility to lead the work of others.
• Develops preliminary cost estimates of repairs, maintenance, or alteration projects.
• Assures adherence to safety rules and precautions by assigned personnel.
• Develops solutions to repair and maintenance problems.
• Develops methods and procedures to be followed by assigned personnel.
• Reads and interprets plans, blueprints, and sketches.

Additional Duties:

• Attend Tribal staff meetings and trainings as appropriate and attend continuing education as required and/or needed to fulfill job duties.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to be culturally sensitive.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to organize and direct oneself.
• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Education & Experience

Level I

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Three years related experience.

Level II

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Five years or more related experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• UPCS (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) or REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) certified inspector –or complete certification training within 90 days of hire

Other Requirements:

• Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.
• Must pass background check.

Work Environment:

• The work environment includes an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.
• Ability to work long hours in inclement weather.
• Outside work will include manual labor and the use of hand and power tools for prolonged periods of time.

Tribal Preference:

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals.

Additional Information:

• Hourly compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $24.30 per hour for Level I and 31.56 per hour for Level II. This position is a regular full-time position and employment is at will.

Location:

• Snoqualmie, WA

Benefits:

• First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees.
• After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service.

Additional Perks:

• Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty.
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card).
• Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more.
• Employee assistance plans.