Maintenance Specialist I - Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I
Position Description

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to (title):
Facilities Manager

Hours/week:
40

Job Location:
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Type of Position:
Full-Time

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Effective Date:
09/2026

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government. 
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
• Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Maintenance Specialist I will be responsible for the proper maintenance, care, cleaning, and repair of grounds and 37 Stock/Elderly property buildings of the Lumbee Tribe.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in orientation, training and other personal and professional development related to assigned responsibilities. 
2. Checking and responding to security and safety issues.
3. Complete work orders and have resident sign completed work order in a timely and professional manner. 
4. Complete repairs, maintenance and upkeep including but not limited to: Cement, Floor Repairs, Mechanical, Roofs, Cleaning, Painting, Screens, Doors, Lighting, Paving, Structural, Electrical, Locks, Plumbing, Windows, grounds maintenance. 
5. Maintain, repair and upgrade properties to assure marketability and safety. 
6. Maintain tribal owned vehicle. This includes annual inspections, regular service, oil change and regular cleaning. 
7. Submit paperwork and appropriate documentation on a daily basis to Property Manager. 
8. Maintain accurate inventory account and records. 
9. Remain familiar with HUD policies, Housing Authority procedures and local ordinances as they relate to the properties you oversee. 
10. Assure grounds are well kept. This includes removal of trash, mowing, fence repair, sprinklers and snow removal. 
11. Assure vacancy preparation of units is complete in a through and timely manner. 
12. Maintain a professional relationship with tenants by treating all tenants in a respectful non-judgmental manner 
13. Maintain tribal owned vehicle. This includes annual inspections, regular service, oil change and regular cleaning 
14. Support Tribal co-workers as a team to accomplish department and agency goals. 
15. Provide scheduled on-call 24-hour coverage, as assigned. 
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• One to three years of experience. 
• 5 –7 years of prior work experience plus Housing structure, plumbing, electrical, heating, lighting, lawn care and industry standard. 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of grounds maintenance. 
• A valid NC driver’s license is required.   
• Must provide productive competence in the majority of the above listed skills 
• Self-starter, adaptable, and good communicative skills. 
• Flexible and cooperative to accommodate job demands 
• Approach problems proactively with solution focus. 
• Keep Management and Property Manager informed of work issues and incidents. 
• Must be prompt and dependable. 
• Able to communicate effectively and solve problems related to property upkeep, work completion, tenants and Property Manager. 
• Able to work with minimum day to day supervision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.

Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.

Mental demands:
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality:
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

Background Investigation:
This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Motor Vehicle check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position. 

Drug Screening:
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.