TNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act in giving preference in employment and training opportunities to qualified Alaska Native and American Indian candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist IDivision: M & O

Reports to: Maintenance Manager Supervises: None

Classification: Regular Date Revised: July 1, 2004

Safety Sensitive: No FLSA/AWHA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time Occupational Code: 49-9042 Salary: DOE

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, performs a variety of semi-skilled construction, maintenance, modification and repair activities in assigned maintenance operations areas which may include carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs at residential and service facilities and grounds work; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry work.

Maintains and repairs HVAC, Plumbing, electrical and security systems.

Maintains and repairs physical structures as needed.

Uses power tools and other equipment to perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or other repairs and maintenance.

Inspects facilities, equipment and grounds for necessary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance.

Maintains accurate records and inventory control/Receiving reports.

Performs janitorial duties on the grounds and in facilities as assigned.

May travel to the villages on the North Slope when assigned.

Communicates changes and progress, respond promptly to customer needs; meet commitments.

Prepares written reports.

Observes TNHA safety standards and regulations, policies and procedures.

Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

This is a semi-skilled level position and employee must be able to perform a wide variety of repairs and work to ensure that TNHA facilities and residential properties are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements, work environment, physical demands, and preferences listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

1. Experience in a computerized office setting with familiarity with MS Office programs such as Excel, Access, Word and MS Project; Windows Operating System; Internet and related programs. Ability to learn programs and take training for job specific computer programs.
2. Reasoning skills to include ability to solve practical problems where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Required:

1. High School Graduate, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
2. Two years work experience with carpentry, mechanics, electrical, and plumbing.
3. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to walk, climb or balance; kneel; crawl talk and hear. Vision abilities include close, distance color, peripheral and depth.
4. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to travel by small aircraft, outside weather, extreme cold, wet or humid conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
5. Valid Alaska Drivers License that meets TNHA insurance criteria.

Preferred:

American Indian/Alaskan Native (member of federally recognized tribe)