Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance activities related to the maintenance of properties, buildings and grounds and remodeling projects. Specific position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs daily preventive activities of property equipment to ensure effective operation.
2. Accepts and executes daily work orders for various maintenance activities required by other departments.
3. Performs repairs and maintenance of buildings or grounds.
4. Reports malfunctioning of equipment or potential hazards to the Engineering Manager for evaluation.
5. Assists in departmental activities including carpentry and remodeling activities.
6. Assists in the repair and maintenance of property buildings and grounds that may include sidewalk and parking lot maintenance and ground keeping activities.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position relationships:

1. Internal: Occasional contact with all other departments within the organization.
2. External: Will occasionally be required to work on other tribal business job sites.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Supervision received: Receives direction from supervisor, assistant manager or manager at assigned job site on a daily basis. May take direction from administrative assistant related to work orders or preventive maintenance.

Education: A High School education or equivalent is required.

Experience: A minimum of two years experience in a construction or maintenance environment is required. Four or more years in facility maintenance is preferred. Prior experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and vehicle and small engine maintenance is preferred. Plowing/snow removal, CDL operator license and CPO training preferred.

Skills and requirements: Must have the ability to follow directions and work in diverse atmospheres in a professional manner and perform job duties within set time lines. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service skills. Must be able to manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy and tact. Must maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations as necessary.

Working environment:

1. Work conditions: Position responsibilities are performed at all Casino properties and position responsibilities require working in variable weather elements with differentials in temperature and precipitation. Job sites can vary from very hot and humid to very cold and damp.
2. Exposure to hazards: Position responsibilities require working with or around the following: electricity/high voltages, power tools, heavy equipment, heights, hazardous chemicals, inclement weather, and may be subjected to excessive noise, fumes and dust.
3. Physical requirements: Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend twist, kneel for extended periods of time. Is required to occasionally perform heavy lifting.

Behaviors: The vision, goals and objectives of Lake of the Torches Resort Casino requires the Maintenance Engineer to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

Other: Must be willing to work irregular and odd hours with short notice. Must have a valid Wisconsin drivers license and be insurable under Tribal automobile insurance policy. Must attend all mandatory meetings and participate in departmental training and development sessions.