Elder Services Lead Maintenance

Open: December 29 2025Close: January 14 2026Job Title: Lead MaintenanceDepartment: Elders ServicesReports To: Executive DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 828 *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:Responsible for providing oversight of the general maintenance and custodial duties for the Elders buildings. Responsible for repairs/improvements of buildings and general equipment. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks cooperatively and regularly with the Facility Manager on projects and assignments. Responsible for ensuring maintenance and custodial duties are completed efficiently and effectively for Elders facility. Receives and assigns work orders. Works with the Facility Manager to ensure work is done properly. Must maintain log books for all building quarterly and yearly inspection to assure proper maintenance practices are adhered too including generator. Work with the Executive Director to update and purchase all equipment and appliance throughout the building to assure proper Facilities Manager and Executive Director on any changes/recommendations for facility inspections of the building and surrounding grounds to ensure proper maintenance and safety for Elders staff and visitors. Makes recommendations to the facility manager of needed repair and maintenance including construction to maintain the building (such as: roof walls doors glass interiors floors and weatherization).Maintain aquatic facility mechanical: repair/rebuild circulation pumps steam room boiler pool and spa gas fired water and exterior minor repairs on mobility equipment: hospital beds wheel chairs walkers and person lift/ lawn equipment: keep mower blades sharp light mechanical understand the difference between 2 and 4 cycle engines and how that changes the operation and maintenance of particular and repairs Irrigation sprinkler heads PVC pipes and valve replacements. Makes minor repairs such as replacing light ballasts leaking faucets and non-flushing toiletsProvides back-up support to Maintenance and Building Custodians as needed. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position supervises the Maintenance and Custodial staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians personnel policies and procedures and all applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring coaching and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding recognizing and counseling employees; plant operations safety; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs services and maintenance work on equipment as required by emergency or urgent requirement or request by supervisor. Qualifications 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 ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six years of related experience or training including at least one year as a Lead Maintenance position with supervisory duties; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis as long as technical work experience in hands-on building maintenance and operations is computer skills with word processing spreadsheets database and internet research is required to be able to prepare reports and keep logs and maintenance records. Must demonstrate:Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse environment.A strong working knowledge of codes standards OSHA etc. required to operate a public organizational knowledge of building mechanical electrical and how to read building plans (blueprints) understands electrical SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedural manuals and grant applications. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence clearly and informatively. Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s and to calculate percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to understand and mitigate risk independently and exercise good judgment in difficult situations. Ability to define operating risks and developing mitigation plans of action written into Emergency Operating or CertificateMust have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license to pick up supplies or occasionally to assist with the delivery of elders lunches and transport of RequirementsMay be on-call when Facility Manager is 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 required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel; and talk or 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 noise level is usually loud. The physical exertion is be exposed to are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the is performed indoors and outdoors during all weather conditions. The 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. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as . or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are you have any questions about the positions or the online application please call or email E. Portland Ave. Tacoma WA 98404