Maintenance Technician

Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises - Hobart, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hobart, WI

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Oneida Nation is seeking an entry-level position focused on providing a safe and clean environment for residents through custodial and minor maintenance services for rental units and properties owned by the Oneida Nation. This role is specifically open to enrolled Oneida Tribal members only. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, performing periodic maintenance on equipment, and making necessary building repairs. The continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations, and after the successful completion of a probationary period, the employee will receive a wage increase. The responsibilities include ensuring that the grounds are well-maintained through tasks such as cutting grass, trimming trees and bushes, and pulling weeds. The candidate will also be required to perform maintenance and visual inspections of mowers, ensuring they are in safe and operable condition. This includes sharpening blades, lubricating parts, and changing oil. Additionally, the role involves making building repairs, troubleshooting furnace issues, inspecting rental units for necessary repairs, and conducting safety inspections as per tribal codes and regulations. The employee will also be responsible for managing work orders, maintaining safety standards, and attending training sessions to enhance job knowledge. This position requires a proactive approach to maintenance and repair work, with an emphasis on safety and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure grounds are maintained by cutting grass, trimming trees and bushes, pulling weeds, and performing other landscape maintenance duties
• Perform periodic maintenance and visual inspection of mowers to ensure they are in safe and operable condition; sharpen mower blades, lubricate parts, and perform oil changes; report any issues to supervisor
• Make building repairs to include painting, plastering, repairing fences; install and repair doors, locks, windows, frames, floor tiles, and other fixtures
• Troubleshoot furnace repair; change filters as needed
• Inspect rental units to determine repairs required; perform safety inspections as required by established tribal codes and regulations
• Determine material list of supplies needed for each work order
• Open, track and close out work orders; conduct data entry on work orders; provide status reports to supervisor as needed
• Observe safety rules and ensure and maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Provide emergency calls for rental properties and Dream homes
• Attend training classes and seminars on safety, first aid, equipment/machinery operation, and related topics to maintain and enhance job knowledge
• Provide help in finding property corners

Requirements

• Interact and maintain good professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of use of maintenance tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants
• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in preventative maintenance and home repair work
• Knowledge of rough and finish carpentry
• Diagnosing and repair of equipment utilized
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and maintain work orders
• Ability to demonstrate excellence and continually seek improvement in results
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions
• Skill in the safe operation of power tools and shop equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical tools, and lawn maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to riding movers, plow truck and chain saws
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadline
• Ability and willingness to learn theory and principles, and to become certified in a variety of building trades
• Ability to complete a Real Property Law class

Benefits

• Salary is negotiable after successful completion of the probationary period
• Off probation wage increase after successful completion of the probationary period