Technician

Job Title:        Maintenance Technician               

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

Department:  Maintenance                                  

Pay Range:       15 / A ($ 24.62 per hour)

Supervisor:    Maintenance Manager                 

Position Status: Full-time

 

General Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for skilled maintenance repair, renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of all Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) structures, buildings, sewers, water facilities and grounds. The incumbent is responsible for understanding appliances, mechanical ventilation, heating, insulation factors, lighting fixtures, hardware, structural features of YNHA housing units as well as their mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. The incumbent is expected to respect and follow all YNHA policies, YNHA Adopted Building Codes, Electrical Codes, as well as other pertinent standards, ordinances, regulations mandated by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD.)

 

Responsibilities require employee to follow:

• YNHA programs listed “Common Duties,” listed below.
• Department programs listed “Essential Tasks,” listed below.

 

Common Duties:

• Read and comply with all appropriate standards & Procurement Policy, and YNHA policy and procedures, e.g., Personnel Policy Manual, Company Vehicle Policy, Financial Administration Policy and Procedures, Internal Department and Program guidelines, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all YNHA employees or those associated with the Tribe.
• Travel to and from other offices locations.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality standards.

 

 Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

• Ability to respond to schedule changes and/or after normal work hour emergencies.

• Apply integrity, ethics, and trustworthiness.

• Continually self-educates and familiarizes with all applicable work techniques, standards, materials, products, etc.
• Maintains daily logs, work orders and prepares written reports in a manner consistent with industry and HUD standards.

• Ensure that vacant units are “turned” as fast as possible to meet funding requirements and work with others in the event of unforeseen circumstances that delay deadlines.
• Completes work orders through to the end by signing off and submitting appropriately to supervisor.
• The incumbent expected to raise and discuss issues and concerns that arise from his/her work and propose actions to resolve them.
• The incumbent is expected to continually follow up with supervisor and co-workers on all cases until the work is completed and any problems and/or concerns are resolved.
• Be willing to Train or Cross Train with coworkers for team wide efficiency and growth.

• Assists and/or complete major plumbing tasks such as replacing, rerouting waterlines, draw and vent systems, toilets, sinks, washer assembly, bath and shower assembly, frost free hose bib, general plumbing etc.
• Repairs windows and/or window shades by measuring, cutting, and ordering from vendors then replacing in units.

• Completes electrical tasks such as base board heater replacement, emergency furnace maintenance, electrical stove repair, porch light replacement, resetting circuit breakers, changing plate covers on switches and outlets, replacing light bulbs, gloves, baseboard heaters, wiring and plumbing hot water tanks. Replacing, add or modifying electric breaker panels, street light repair, rebuilding, locating underground utilities. Repair, install electric wires, grounds according to YNHA’s adopted electrical codes (NEC).

• Performs maintenance, and repair tasks to heating and air conditioning systems, such as, changing filters, thermostats, and control motors, and troubleshooting electrical.

• Performs preventive and routine maintenance and repairs to buildings, furniture, and fixtures, such as replacing door jambs and doors, window replacement, cabinet feature replacement, interior wall restoration, flooring rehabilitation, etc.

• Assists in moving heavy objects such as refrigerators, stoves, and other large household items as needed.

• Performs maintenance of grounds by cleaning up debris, mowing lawns, raking grass and leaves, trimming shrubs and trees.
• Performs minor building and grounds maintenance and repairs using such tools and equipment as common hand tools, glass cutters, wrenches, pipe cutters, drain augers, shovels, rakes, lawnmowers, snow blowers, caulking guns, trowels, etc.

• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Involvement With Data, People

Data Involvement:  Basic office skills, writing summaries, work orders-writing, updating, completing them. Emails and correspondences.

People Involvement: Ability to deal effectively with the public in conflict situations, problem solving in situations. Also communicate with YNHA staff. Knowledge and understanding of social economic problems and conditions related to housing, health, education of low-income groups, of available local resources and services. Knowledge and understanding of social economic problems and conditions related to housing, health, education of low-income groups: of available local resources and services.

 

General Requirements

Reasoning Requirements:  Requires performing routine work involving set procedures, using common sense, and taking directions without question.

Mathematical Requirements: Make arithmetic computations- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division rapidly and accurately. Knowledge of calculator-calculate ratios, rates, percentages, and excel spreadsheets for reports if needed.

Language Requirements:  Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. Requires reading sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writing sentences and completing job forms and incident reports; speaking sentences using proper grammar.

Mental Requirements: Requires detailed work, professional level work requiring the application of procedures. The ability to effectively plan, organize, manage, and follow up on caseload (s.)

Physical and Dexterity Requirements:  The incumbent must operate hand and power tools and equipment. Normal physical activity can be strenuous and may involve prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, stooping, and lying prone. The incumbent must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders, and jointers. The incumbent must occasionally push, pull, and/or lift objects up to and over fifty (50) pounds. The incumbent works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to extreme weather conditions. The incumbent may occasionally be subject to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals, and skin irritants (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides). The incumbent is required to be familiar with Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, and will be required to use such equipment as necessary; safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety boots & gloves, Tyvek suits & booties. The incumbent may also be asked to be mask fit for a full or half mask respirator and used as required. Ability to practice safe lifting techniques.

Environmental Hazards:  The incumbent works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to extreme weather conditions, seasonal and year around. The incumbent may occasionally be subject to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals, and skin irritants (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides). The incumbent needs to be familiar with Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, and will be required to use such equipment as necessary; safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety boots & gloves, Tyvek suits & booties. The incumbent may also be asked to be mask fit for a full or half mask respirator and used as required. The employee may be exposed to usual and unusual hazards associated with housing developments.

Sensory Requirements:  The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, and color, depth, and texture perception.

Judgments and Decisions:  Ability to work independently. Requires being responsible for guiding others and making frequent decisions affecting employees, and visitors who depend on the service or product. Must be able to prioritize and go back to a task when needed, this position works in a fluid environment with rules and procedures, but with frequent variations from the routine.

Education Requirements: Requires high school diploma, GED, and/or Technical vocational training in a related field.

Experience Requirements: three (3) plus years of work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work outlined. Including experience in building maintenance and/or related field doing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, maintenance procedures, and protocols.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must qualify to drive an YNHA company vehicle through insurance provider.

 

Drug and Alcohol Policy

The Yakama Nation Housing Authority has a “Drug Free Workplace Policy.” All employees are subject to pre-employment, random drug tests and to tests when the use of alcohol or drugs in the workplace is suspected.

 

Indian Preference Policy

In accordance with Section 101(k) of NAHASDA, Yakama Nation Housing Authority applies Indian preference in employment, as established by Resolution GC-05-2012 of the Yakama Nation General Council.

 

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Posted on April 09, 2025

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