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Maintenance Director
Position: Director
Reports To: Principal Chief
Department: Maintenance
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Supervises maintenance and custodial staff; performs preventive and repair maintenance on Tribal facilities, equipment and grounds to assure continued operations, minimal need for and cost of repairs, and provide a safe and comfortable environment.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.

Job Duties:
• Maintains the security and safekeeping of the tribal buildings.
• Transports mail and supplies between the Tribal facilities and various areas of the Seminole Nation on a routine basis. Review, sort, log, and distribute incoming mail ensuring accuracy and timeliness of distribution.
• Approves purchase of all operational items such as equipment, supplies and tools.
• Prepares periodic reports for Administration, Finance or others as required; report regularly on status of work orders and action plans, and operational expenses.
• Plans for recurring maintenance projects and project inspections; plan, prioritize and oversee major repairs, renovation, and new construction minimizing disruption of operations; performs inspections as needed.
• Maintains an adequate quantity of essential operating supplies and equipment.
• Manages and maintains a preventive maintenance schedule for all buildings and equipment.
• Ensures the maintenance of parking areas and grounds, including plant care, litter control, snow removal, and exterior signage and striping.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes workplace safety and assists with security of staff and facilities as required.
• Documents facility maintenance and maintains appropriate records on equipment, warranties, inspections, and work performed.
• Participates in safety and maintenance activities and committees for accreditation or licensure purposes as assigned.
• Notifies management concerning needs of major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, ventilating and equipment.
• Arranges repairs of equipment and building systems by qualified vendors, contractors and technicians and monitors their work.
• Moves equipment, materials and furnishings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of materials, methods, practices and equipment used in building maintenance and construction activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safe working practices and safety precautions in accordance with applicable Tribal, state, county, or federal laws and regulations regarding workplace safety.
• Knowledge of codes and standards used in the skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Knowledge of the community and surrounding areas.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines
• Skill in the safe operation of power tools and shop equipment.
• Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools and electrical tools.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to respond to and remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Work Environment:
• Work is performed in an interior/clinical setting and outdoor environment.
• Exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties.
• Exposure to gas fumes, automobile fluids, and cleaning agents.
• Employee will be exposed to unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, blood borne pathogens, hazardous material and infectious disease.
• Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields are needed.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Talk, hear, stoop, bend; kneeling, climbing; use hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands; carry equipment and supplies.
• Considerable physical activity; heavy physical work; heavy moving, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds is a primary part of the job.

Supervision Responsibilities:
• Supervises Maintenance Technician and Custodial staff in the provision of preventive and repair maintenance on Tribal Complex facilities; provides coaching, counseling, training and feedback to employees; assigns, reviews, and delegates work and job responsibilities to designated staff.
• Assists in hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and developing support staff.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Five years’ progressive work experience in preventive and repair maintenance
• Certified Journeyman or licenses in the building trades
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

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