Maintenance Technician

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of a person occupying this position are:

• Performs minor repairs and maintains facility structures to a safe operable condition.
• Frequently implements the Preventive Maintenance as scheduled by the immediate supervisor.
• Practices Good Housekeeping and safety measures for example, keep the work area clean while working.
• Called on to perform Labor, Janitorial and Grounds Keeper duties.
• Produces quality work e.g. repairs to original structures and makes no waste of materials.
• Follows and understands all written and verbal instructions to perform task assigned.
• Uses analyzers and meters to troubleshoot deficiencies of facilities (multi-meters, amp meters, measuring instruments and other simple operated instruments).
• Maintains accurate reports and of all work, material cost and time spent on different task assigned.
• Reads and follows all Hazmat protocols, including usage of Material Safety Data Sheets of all chemical and material usage.
• Participates in all annual clean-ups requiring physical efforts in lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Participates in all safety related training assigned to gain knowledge to properly execute the safety requirements of the job.
• Practices and implements job safety at all times.
• The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any higher-level authority to which the supervisor reports.
• The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any higher-level authority to which the supervisor reports.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) full years' experience performing a variety of maintenance activities.
• Sufficient knowledge, skills or abilities to perform the duties of this position in the following areas:

• Valid State Driver's License

• Building Trades, i.e., Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, and Plumbing
• Boiler Operators License; CFC/HFC Certification
• Five (5) years of eight or more consecutive employment in Maintenance Trade.
• Sufficient knowledge, skills or abilities to perform the duties of his position in the following areas:

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

• Advocate for academic priorities;
• Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, and
• Demonstrate management and organizational skills, including a willingness to explore new paradigms to improve the quality of teaching and efficiency;
• Knowledge of higher education accreditation processes and issues;
• Network with other administrators and programs.
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of tribal community Universities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk and stand.
• Use of hands for dexterity of motions, repetitive movement of both hands.
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Work is generally performed in office setting.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.