HUD Housing-Maintenance Specialist

Open: January 28 2026 Close: February 11 2026 Job Title: Maintenance Specialist Department: Housing Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 849 *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 leave. Position Summary:The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for all carpentry plumbing electrical drywall repair painting unit turn overs and work orders of all Puyallup Tribal HUD Housing units. This position supervises the Maintenance Technicians for quality control in the field and also provides training and mentoring. Maintenance Specialist meets with contractors for bidding and job closeouts. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot electrical on 120 and 240 systems plumbing appliance and HVAC issues and repair. Install light fixtures outlets fans sinks faucets water heaters and toilets carpentry work such as repairing damaged walls doors doorframes installing trim and window sills installs cabinetry and or replace flooring (vinyl Laminate LVT tile carpet etc.).Operate heavy equipment such as tractors riding lawn mower scissor/ boom lift brush cutter cleaning caulking painting patching weatherization and pressure and complete work orders for maintenance of Housing owned dwellings. Monitor HDS or other Housing software for work orders word order documentation of time materials comments and pictures. Document and track and respond to emails using a phone computer and iPad in a timely Maintenance Manager informed of work progress and observations of grounds and building maintenance needs including maintenance vehicles tool inventory and lawn all tools (nail guns compressors chop saws skill saws hand tools etc.) vehicles and other equipment in a proper and safe manner at all times and maintain in good working ladders 6feet and a clean and orderly work shop and working effective working relationships with residents Housing and Tribal staff following standard business follow-up on all issues work orders etc. until they are completed and be available for afterhours and weekends as other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position supervises the Maintenance Technicians in the field for quality control hours worked and overall job performance. Reports any issues to the Maintenance Manager. Directs the daily work of others including task assignment and daily scheduling of workflow. Makes recommendations regarding hiring firing discipline and work assignments. 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 ExperienceAssociates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and a minimum of three-years related experience and/or training is required; or an equivalent combination of education and 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 SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra 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 or CertificateMust have a valid and unrestricted drivers pass background check prior to hire and periodically throughout from Training Services Association or equivalent. Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to plan organize and perform duties as assigned adequately maintain tools and 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. Frequent use of a ladder and equipment. The employee must have skilled reading employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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 LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. 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