Maintenance Technician Internal

TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN For Posting Purpose Only Department: Facilities FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $27.
75 Non-negotiable BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor; perform a variety of skilled activities in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical work, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), construction, plumbing and painting.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed are not all inclusive and may be modified at the sole discretion of the employer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Perform a variety of skilled activities in the maintenance and repair of designated facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, construction, plumbing and painting; receive, prioritize and respond to work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
· Repair or fabricate articles and structures of wood or related materials such as doors, partitions, counters and furniture; repair and replace hardware; repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and windows; repair and install locks and security devices; repair wall board, stucco and sheetrock as needed.
· Perform troubleshooting and repair to electrical fixtures, equipment, systems and other installations; replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches, fuses, plugs, cabling and other electrical accessories; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts.
· Perform a variety of skilled plumbing duties in the maintenance and repair of faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, pipes, valves, pumps and other fittings and fixtures; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions and general system failures.
· Maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment; make routine adjustments and perform preventive maintenance; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; maintain and replace filters as necessary.
· Perform regular safety checks of facilities to assure compliance with established laws, codes and regulations; identify and resolve safety hazards; respond to and resolve emergency situations as required.
· Prepare surfaces for painting; apply paint or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces; paint over graffiti as needed; operate a brush, roller or spray gun to apply a variety of surface coverings to various surfaces; clean brushes, tools and other equipment.
· Organize and lay out maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; estimate time, material and equipment requirements for assigned projects.
· Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as drills, saws, presses, grinders and pallet jacks.
· Assemble, move and arrange various furniture and equipment as directed; load and unload equipment and supplies.
· Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; order, receive and maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
· Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, obtain quotes for the purchase of materials and resolve issues or concerns.
· Maintain various records related to safety, expenses, work orders, project status and assigned activities.
· Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities including replacing and servicing parts and components.
OTHER DUTIES: · Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: · Methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades including electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing and painting.
· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
· Requirements of maintaining facilities, utilities and equipment in good repair.
· Operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
· Shop math applicable to the building trades.
· Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
· Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.
· Preventive maintenance principles and practices.
· Health and safety regulations and procedures.
· Record-keeping techniques.
· Oral and written communication skills.
· Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO: · Perform a variety of skilled activities in the maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities and equipment including tasks in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, construction, plumbing and painting.
· Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the building trades.
· Receive, prioritize and respond to work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
· Organize and lay out work.
· Inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair or replace a variety of parts and equipment.
· Work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications.
· Work independently with little direction.
· Estimate material and supply needs.
· Observe health and safety regulations.
· Maintain records related to work performed.
· Interpret, apply and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
· Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
· Perform heavy physical labor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in building maintenance or a related field and three years journey-level experience in the maintenance trades.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have prior to hiring and maintain throughout employment, a valid California Class C driver’s license and maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: · Indoor and outdoor work environment.
· Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease.
· Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
· Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
· Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
· Seeing to perform maintenance duties.
· Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
· Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
· Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
· Climbing ladders and working from heights.
· Standing for extended periods of time.
HAZARDS: · Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
· Working at heights.
· Power saws and flying debris or nails.
· Exposure to fumes from paints and solvents.
TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC.
§472 and §473) and pursuant to the Tribe’s TERO Ordinance, if applicable.
Tribal Member given preference must be qualified.
Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements: The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.
S.
C.
§741 ).
As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site.
Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.
Job Description Subject to Change