Emergency Housing Repair Maintenance Repair Technician

Open: December 29 2026Close: January 14 2026Job Title: Maintenance Repair TechnicianDepartment: Emergency Housing RepairReports To: Assistant DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 829 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The 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 Summary:The Maintenance Repair Technician is responsible for all carpentry plumbing painting maintaining and keeping the lawn and grounds of all development sites owned and managed by Emergency Housing/ Property Management. 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 Duties and ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot electrical plumbing appliance and HVAC issues and light fixtures outlets fans sinks faucets under sink plumbing water heaters hose bibs and toilets 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 lawns weed eats edges and trims shrubs using power mowers weed eaters edgers shovels loppers rakes brooms etc. and disposal tarps and and properly disposes of trash grass clippings weeds leaves berry vines etc. recycling where cleaning caulking painting weatherization and pressure a working knowledge of and follows proper repair techniques and manufacturers installation instructions as forms accurately describing work done and the physical condition of grounds and dwelling the Assistant Director informed of work progress and observations of grounds and building maintenance needs including non-operating vehicles etc. and reports any suspected damage to the Assistant and completes work orders for maintenance of EHR/PTOI owned appropriate entries in maintenance records keeps files in order and maintains with the Tribes maintenance department as all tools vehicles and other equipment in a proper and safe manner and maintains them in good working or replace flooring vinyl laminate LVT tile carpet clean orderly maintenance effective working relationships with residents housing and Tribal staff following standard business follows up on all issues or concerns until they are available after hours and on weekends for other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo 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 and/or ExperienceOne-year certificate from college or technical school; and/or two-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 and maintain maintenance and grounds-keeping tools and : Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in SkillsAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or CertificateMust have a valid and unrestricted drivers pass background check prior to hire and periodically throughout Skills and AbilitiesAbility to plan organize and perform maintenance and grounds-keeping duties and maintain tools and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents staff and other individuals. Ability to initiate responsibly and work independently with minimal DemandsThe 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 performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must have skilled reading employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work EnvironmentThe 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 performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to physical exertion is is performed mostly outdoors frequently near residents and at times in their Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawH o w T o A p p l y:Apply online at Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. 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