Maintenance Mechanic II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Maintenance Mechanic II                   Status: non-exempt

Salary:$22- $25/hour                                       Supervisor: Maintenance Superintendent

Hours: Full-time with/ benefit pkg.                   Department: Maintenance

Location: Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority

Job Summary:

This is the highest classification maintenance mechanic, which requires advanced skills or certification. Personnel in this classification must have the ability to be certified in one or more of the trade classifications, but will perform a wide range of maintenance-related tasks outside their primary area of assignment or certification. The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for dressing for the weather.

MAJOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
2. Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems, and equipment.
3. Performs equipment preventive maintenance tasks such as checking for proper equipment operation; lubricating bearings, changing air filters, and changing heat exchanger and condenser coils.
4. Performs electrical and plumbing systems preventive maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests.
5. Performs such mechanical tasks as repairing and/or replacing space temperature and HVAC equipment controls.
6. Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, re-glazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
7. Performs such masonry work as: repairing cracked concrete, replacing broken masonry brick and ceramic tiles, re-grouting ceramic tiles, and sealing concrete and exterior brick walls.
8. Performs such plastering and sheetrock repair as: mixing plaster and drywall mud, removing old plaster and lathe; installing lathe, ground coat and white coat; installing and repairing drywall; bends and feathers edges to match surrounding surfaces.
9. Performs such plumbing tasks as: repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots, valves, and hardware; resetting commodes, tubs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.
10. Performs such painting tasks as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping, or masking; painting with brushes, rollers, or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
11. Performs miscellaneous maintenance-related tasks for a variety of situations as directed by the immediate supervisor.
12. Performs necessary manual labor to keep housing projects in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition.
13. Plans, lays out, coordinates, and directs other maintenance personnel as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent.
14. Utilizes a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, hammers, pillars, screwdrivers, wrenches, oilers, and volt-ohm-meters.
15. Troubleshoots maintenance problems using visual and appropriate testing equipment.
16. Operates and makes all installations and repairs according to local, state, and national codes.
17. Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled. (Schedule consists of a pay period.)
18. Ability to install electrical appliances.
19. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

The above represent the major essential and secondary duties of this position. They are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather a general representation of the duties/responsibilities associated with this position. The Housing Authority reserves the right to change, reassign, or combine job duties at any time to respond to organizational needs and/or deemed necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools, and materials used in one or more building trades (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, heating, or electrical trades).
2. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures of the trade.
3. Skilled in the use and care of common hand tools required in building and equipment maintenance, and construction work.
4. Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in one or more trades.
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, tenants, and the general public.
8. Ability to assign duties and supervise subordinate employees if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma, HSED or GED required.
2. Must have at least three or more years proven experience comparable to a certified journeyman level craftsman in more than one of the building trades or be a Tech School graduate with a journeyman rating and certified in one or more of the trades classifications. (Electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, plastering, or utility services.)
3. Or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
4. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Must be eligible to be put on the Housing Authority’s vehicle insurance policy and maintain driver eligibility to maintain employment.
5. Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Indian Preference: Employment preferences to members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Tribe and members of federally recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position according to the Housing’s Personnel Policies. Persons of Tribal and/or Indian ancestry who wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled. 

U.S. Veterans’ Preference: Preference to opportunities for veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position under the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics, or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Personal Contacts:

Contacts with the Executive Director, other RCCHA, and/or Tribal departmental staff daily. Intermittent contact with various government agencies, funding sources, housing tenants, and community residents; RCCHA staff. Must be able to work cooperatively with all.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to perform moderately heavy manual labor; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to consistently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; drive; lift/carry; push/pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will include both indoor and outdoor work, which means that employees can occasionally be exposed to wet, humid, extreme heat, and/or cold conditions. Employees may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals (paint, floor strippers, varnish, cleaning/disinfecting supplies). The noise level in the work environment will fluctuate based on the task.. Buildings and vehicles are smoke-free.

Travel Requirements:

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Job application to include work history (available on Red Cliff Tribal website).
2. Three (3) reference letters that speak to knowledge, skills, abilities and performance.
3. Resume and Cover Letter.
4. Background Investigation Disclosure; available on Tribal website.
5. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on Tribal website.
6. Copy of diploma, post-secondary educational transcripts and/or training certificates as applicable to document education.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

NOTE

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered. The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority adheres to the intent of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test before starting employment.

All applicants for employment are subject to a Background Investigation and other requirements of Red Cliff Tribe’s RCCL Chapter 43. An employee is under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after the commencement of employment.