Maintenance Technician Job Tacoma Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open:
April 9, 2025

Closed:
April 23, 2025

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Department:
Housing

Reports to:

Maintenance & Rehabilitation Manager

Hours:

40 HRS/WK – Full time

Salary:
Based on Salary matrix + Benefits

Requisition: 728

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Laborer/Grounds Keeper is responsible for all carpentry, plumbing, painting, maintaining, and keeping the lawn and grounds of all development sites owned and managed by Tribal Housing. Work may include, but is not limited to mowing, edging, pulling weeds, applying lawn care treatments, cleaning trash and debris, pressure washing, and performing basic unit maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, appliance, and HVAC issues, and repairs.

Install light fixtures, outlets, fans, sinks, faucets, under sink plumbing, water heaters, hose bibs, and toilets, etc.

Perform carpentry work such as repairing damaged walls, doors, installing trim, cabinets, countertops, window sills, window installation, and siding, etc.

Operates heavy equipment such as tractors, riding lawn mowers, scissor/ boom lift, brush cutter, etc.

Cleans up trash and debris at sites.

Mows lawns, weed eats, edges, and trims shrubs using power mowers, weed eaters, edgers, shovels, loppers, rakes, brooms, etc., and disposal tarps and bags.

Collects and properly disposes of trash, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, berry vines, etc., recycling where appropriate.

Performs cleaning, caulking, painting, weatherization, and pressure washing.

Maintains a working knowledge of and follows proper repair techniques and manufacturers’ installation instructions, as appropriate.

Completes forms accurately describing work done and the physical condition of grounds and dwelling units.

Keeps the Maintenance Manager informed of work progress and observations of grounds and building maintenance needs, including non-operating vehicles, etc. and reports any suspected damage to the Maintenance Manager.

Prepares and completes work orders for maintenance of PNHA owned dwellings.

Makes appropriate entries in maintenance records, keeps files in order and maintains confidentiality.

Coordinates with the Tribe’s maintenance department as appropriate.

Operates all tools, vehicles, and other equipment in a proper and safe manner and maintains them in good working order.

Repair or replace flooring, vinyl, laminate, LVT, tile, carpet, etc.

Maintains clean orderly maintenance shop.

Maintains effective working relationships with residents, PNHA and Tribal staff, following standard business practices.

Continually follows up on all issues or concerns until they are resolved.

Be available after hours and on weekends for emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school; and no less than three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of proper grounds-keeping, landscaping and basic home maintenance methods and standards. Working knowledge of how to properly use…

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