Building Maintenance Worker - 240070 - Shiprock, NM

Applicants must submit transcripts, degrees, certificates, and/or other required documentation with the employment application to receive full credit. The Navajo Nation provides preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act and Veterans’ Preference.

• Department: Office of Diné Youth
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under immediate supervision, performs skilled work of a routine nature involving the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, facilities, and grounds within the youth complex. Performs related duties as assigned.

• Performs general building maintenance and repair, including carpentry, electrical, masonry, fencing, roofing, window repair, welding, minor plumbing and water works, landscaping, painting, and custodial services.
• Ensures all electrical lines, systems, and equipment are in safe working order.
• Performs daily custodial duties to maintain clean interior and exterior facilities, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming/steam cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, window cleaning, graffiti removal, and upkeep of building rooms.
• Ensures cleaning supplies, sporting equipment, tools, and materials are cleaned, properly stored, organized, and inventoried.
• Inspects interior and exterior facilities to identify deficiencies and submits requests for materials and repairs as needed.
• Maintains updated blueprints and diagrams for water, electrical, sewer lines, buildings, and grounds.
• Ensures all facility-related agreements and documentation are current and on file, including insurance, MOAs/MOUs, and facility usage agreements.
• Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual inventories of supplies, equipment, and tools; performs routine facility inspections; and ensures facility and equipment security.
• Completes maintenance work in compliance with prescribed safety standards and supervisor instructions.
• Prepares facilities for planned projects and events, ensuring buildings are opened, set up, cleaned, secured, and equipment is operational before and after events.
• Monitors facility maintenance budgets and prepares financial documents for procurement of building supplies, construction materials, custodial supplies, tools, equipment, and office supplies.
• May assist with the facility maintenance budget planning process as needed.
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and special reports as required.
• May supervise assigned temporary employees and provide instruction on proper use of equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Submits time sheets and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Transports personnel, participants, supplies, and equipment to various work or program sites as required.
• Provides and administers basic first aid treatment in emergency situations.
• Performs physically demanding work requiring frequent standing, stooping, walking, sitting, climbing ladders and rooftops, operating power and hand tools, and lifting materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in building construction or maintenance; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A favorable background investigation.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

• Federal building maintenance, remodeling, and repair codes.
• Occupational safety and health practices and standards.
• Environmental protection practices and procedures.
• Grades and qualities of construction materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic trade codes related to electrical, plumbing, roofing, and general maintenance.
• Operation, maintenance, and use of power and hand tools and equipment.

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting building blueprints, schematics, and facility designs.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Ability to:

• Perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in elevated areas such as rooftops.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLICANT SHOULD KNOW

• Within ninety (90) days of hire, incumbent must obtain:
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Food Handler’s Permit.