Maintenance Technician & Painter

Position Title: Maintenance Technician & Painter

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Posted Rate of Pay: $21.00 to $25.00/Hour (DOE)

Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Limited to current TOKA employees only: No

This position offers a robust benefits package:

• 16 Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer-Paid Insurance for Employees: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Hospital Plan
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Employees and Dependents
• 65% Employer-Paid Insurance for Dependents: Health, Dental, Vision, and Hospital Plan
• 401(k) with 100% Employer Match up to 10% of Salary, plus 3% Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Free Round-trip shuttle available from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ

Documents required for application

1.     Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association Application Form

2.     Current Resume

3.     CIB or tribal identification card (if applicable)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which may include a criminal background check, verification of credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history.  In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.  All employees are required to successfully pass a drug screening test prior to employment; random drug screening tests may be administered post-employment.

Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining and repairing various aspects of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, drywall, coolers, and heaters. A significant portion of the role involves painting both interior and exterior surfaces, with duties including surface preparation, application, and finishing to ensure the highest aesthetic and protective standards for all building structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintenance & Repairs:

• Maintains and repairs electrical, plumbing, solar systems, structural, and mechanical elements of housing and building units.
• Reads and interprets electrical and plumbing schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshoots, dismantles, remodels, repairs, reassembles, and installs electrical switches and components.
• Repairs damage from vandalism or storms to buildings and houses.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on housing units.
• Repairs cabinetry, roofs, sheetrock, and ceilings.
• Replaces mirrors, windows, and interior/exterior doors.
• Repairs or opens locked doors and gates.
• Replaces floor tiles and repairs other surface materials.
• Welds and repairs doors, gates, fences, and equipment.

Primary Painter Duties:

• Prepares surfaces for painting (e.g., sanding, scraping, cleaning).
• Applies paint, stain, varnish, or other finishes to building surfaces, including walls, ceilings, trim, and exterior areas.
• Paints both interior and exterior areas of building structures and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs painting tools (brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.).
• Uses proper painting techniques to achieve both aesthetic and durable protective finishes.
• Works with various specialty coatings, including anti-corrosive and weather-resistant paints.

Additional Maintenance & Repairs:

• Maintains, repairs, or replaces HVAC or swamp cooler systems.
• Performs concrete repairs, including block work and pouring.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs stoves, refrigerators, and water heaters.
• Assists with other trades and maintenance activities.
• Occasionally scheduled for on-call duty.
• Communicates and reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities
• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Interpersonal - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

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/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years work experience within the maintenance or construction trade and any training certificate within the maintenance field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  Ability to understand and speak O’odham Language, preferred.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and use fractions.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills needed. 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Arizona's Drivers License
• No DUI’s in past 3 years

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may be exposed to dusty conditions, mold and pest when working on repairing units.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements:

Must possess basic hand tools such as measuring tape, hammer, screwdriver, etc.

Indian Preference

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2(i) (1982) and Tohono O’odham Nation Ordinance 01-85, Section 3, provided the applicant has submitted acceptable proof of Indian preference for employment.

The Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association is an equal opportunity employer, and there will be no discrimination for consideration or in selection, because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, or age.

Acknowledgement

I have reviewed and understand the job descriptions and believe them to be accurate and complete. I understand that the Management of the Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association retains the right to change the Job Descriptions as it deems necessary. I will follow and adhere to my Job Description to the best of my ability.

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