Housing Maintenance Supervisor

Housing Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Housing Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Housing
Reports to: Housing Director
FLSA Status: Full Time Seasonal
Opens: July 31, 2024
Closes: August 9, 2024
Salary: GS 7

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is essential to the effective and efficient operation of the Housing Department. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures successful operation and coordination of new construction, rental housing maintenance, preventative maintenance, janitorial, and coordinates the seasonal lawn and snow removal crew with the Maintenance Department.

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee Maintenance operations of tribal housing programs, including supervision of maintenance staff and contractors; assist with individual team management, development, performance reviews, timesheets, employee hiring/onboarding, etc.
  • Coordinate homebuyer and rental maintenance schedules and implementation of tasks including contracts/inspections, maintenance and vendor scheduling, especially related to environmental, health, safety, heating, fireplace or woodstove, electrical, plumbing, generator, sprinkler, irrigation, etc.
  • Oversee maintenance of vehicle fleet and warehouse equipment.
  • Assist the Housing Director with assigning or re-assigning team duties, when there is a staff absence or position vacancy.
  • Hands-on assistance with work orders.

 

Technical and General Knowledge of:

  • Electrical: perform routine electrical repairs such as: wiring, fuses, fixtures and sockets, and repair/install/service HVAC systems.
  • Plumbing: perform routine plumbing repairs such as: replace/repair/service water heaters, clear drain lines, replace broken pipes-worn out washers- gaskets and or faucets and floats.
  • Carpentry: perform routine carpentry repair such as: kitchen cabinets, window screens/glass, door locks, and plaster/drywall.
  • Mechanical: perform routine mechanical repair such as: repair/diagnose all major kitchen and laundry appliances.
  • Pest Control: perform routine pest control services as needed.
  • Other tasks such as: interior and exterior painting, floor tile installation and repair, interior cleaning, lawn mowing, leaf raking, tree/shrub trimming, debris removal, snow removal, and other landscaping duties.
  • Basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
  • Recognize when specialized knowledge is needed
  • Provide the highest degree of customer service when working with staff, tenants, and vendors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Personal Qualities:

  • Methodical — Strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.
  • Reliable — Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrated integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects and timelines. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Trusted — Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions-oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders and the residents that we serve.
  • Driven — Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 5 years’ experience in single family/multifamily maintenance required
  • 2 years’ experience supervising others required
  • 1 year experience in project management or similar required
  • Technical training or extensive hands-on experience required
  • An above average knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems, with specialized knowledge in at least one of the aforementioned areas.
  • Ability to carry out other tasks, perform physical labor, operate tools and machinery, and lift at least 80 lbs.
  • Ability to work in wet, damp, hot, cold, or dusty places
  • Ability to stoop or kneel in order to gain access to work areas
  • Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to recognize and correct conditions which require maintenance work
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional and cordial manner with co-workers and tenants
  • Ability to work effectively in both individual and group settings.
  • Must respond to 24-hour maintenance emergencies during evening, weekend, and holiday hours, when assigned emergency technician and/or lead is unavailable, or in the event of an area disaster (flood, earthquake, tornado, etc.).
  • Must have valid class E license and valid insurance.

 

 

Supervisor:

  • Housing Director

 

Supervises:

  • Maintenance Apprentice
  • Maintenance Workers
  • Custodian & Lawn Technician

 

Salary and Benefits:

  • Full Time (Seasonal)

 

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be given to candidates showing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. In the absence of Indian applications meeting the qualifications as listed above, all applicants not entitled to or who fail to claim Indian Preference, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, political preference, age, religion, or national origin.

 

Successful Candidate must:

Must submit to and pass a drug test.

Must submit criminal background check

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must provide three (3) years of driving record to determine eligibility for coverage under Tribal automobile insurance policy.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Return completed Burns Paiute Tribe Application, cover letter, resume, and education transcripts to:

Burns Paiute Tribe
[email protected]

 

Burns Paiute Tribe
100 Pasigo Street
Burns, OR 97720

 

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

 

Application for employment available at 100 Pasigo Street, Burns, OR 97720 Monday – Friday 8-5 pm, or request one via email: [email protected]