JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of a person occupying this position are:

• Performs minor repairs and maintains facility structures to a safe operable condition.
• Frequently implements the Preventive Maintenance as scheduled by the immediate supervisor.
• Practices Good Housekeeping and safety measures for example, keep the work area clean while working.
• Called on to perform Labor, Janitorial and Grounds Keeper duties.
• Produces quality work e.g. repairs to original structures and makes no waste of materials.
• Follows and understands all written and verbal instructions to perform task assigned.
• Uses analyzers and meters to troubleshoot deficiencies of facilities (multi-meters, amp meters, measuring instruments and other simple operated instruments).
• Maintains accurate reports and of all work, material cost and time spent on different task assigned.
• Reads and follows all Hazmat protocols, including usage of Material Safety Data Sheets of all chemical and material usage.
• Participates in all annual clean-ups requiring physical efforts in lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Participates in all safety related training assigned to gain knowledge to properly execute the safety requirements of the job.
• Practices and implements job safety at all times.
• The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any higher-level authority to which the supervisor reports.
• The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any higher-level authority to which the supervisor reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) full years' experience performing a variety of maintenance activities.
• Sufficient knowledge, skills or abilities to perform the duties of this position in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of safety application to work and usage of the Material Safety Data Sheets
2. Reporting and information of record keeping of job requirement in compliance of regulating authorities.
3. Demonstrated skills in quality work standards and production according to work demands.
4. Ability to be a self-starter and use independent judgment and decisions.
5. Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and facility users.
6. Ability to read, speak and understand English.
7. Ability to use a variety of hand tools and carpenters, electricians, plumbers and painters' tools.
8. Ability to lift 50 pounds and to work in dark, dusty, cramped, dirty areas in all kinds of interior and exterior environments – Subject to scrapes, bruises, cuts, broken bones, electrical shock, and exposure to contaminated areas.

• Valid State Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Building Trades, i.e., Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, and Plumbing
• Boiler Operators License; CFC/HFC Certification
• Five (5) years of eight or more consecutive employment in Maintenance Trade.
• Sufficient knowledge, skills or abilities to perform the duties of his position in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of code in compliance of all relating authorities having jurisdiction and uniform building codes.
2. Knowledge of fire and emergency plans and alarms.
3. Knowledge of identifying of hazardous building materials and removal of asbestos containing materials and other hazardous materials; skills in cleaning and containment of chemical spills.
4. Skills to administer First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
5. Skills in operating hand and power tools.

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Advocate for academic priorities;
• Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, and
• Demonstrate management and organizational skills, including a willingness to explore new paradigms to improve the quality of teaching and efficiency;
• Knowledge of higher education accreditation processes and issues;
• Network with other administrators and programs.
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of tribal community Universities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk and stand.
• Use of hands for dexterity of motions, repetitive movement of both hands.
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in office setting.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.