Plumber​/Residential General Maintenance

The Housing Department provides safe and sustainable housing opportunities that preserves and expand the communities of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Housing Department provide home ownership opportunities, emergency home repairs and rental housing for Tribal Members through a variety of programs. The goal is to develop quality sustainable housing development in all Tribal Communities, which fosters a full and rich residential quality of life.

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The position is based on the Brighton Reservation located at 650 East Harney Pond Rd. Okeechobee, FL 34974 and covers Seminole Residences up to a 100 mile radius.

The staff schedule is full-time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with an overnight on-call rotation that includes neighboring counties. In case of extreme weather, such as hurricanes, the Housing department is considered essential staff so the team may need to change the work schedule to work evenings and weekends to assist the community.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures, water circulation, irrigation systems and accessories on the STOF Housing residential facilities of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The work involves the application of standard trade practices in maintaining and installing a variety of plumbing systems and fixtures. The individual is responsible for determining the materials and work methods that will be used.

Assignments come in oral and written form, sometimes accompanied by sketches, from a superior plumber or similar technical superior. Work is inspected during process and upon completion for workmanship, compliance with instructions and specifications, and for adherence to regulatory codes.

High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Licensed Plumber is preferred. Some vocational training or job-related coursework, or, completion of an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical plumbing knowledge and skills is preferred. A minimum of (2) two years of experience as a skilled plumber directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified herein; or any equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and must be able to travel to all STOF Reservations and other locations as necessary.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida;
Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail).

With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America.

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