Maintenance Worker - Closing Date: 10/20/26

Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker position is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks including areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating, and cooling equipment in addition to other trades for facilities of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Provides necessary repairs and maintenance for the facilities of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Prioritizes and completes work orders as received and submit monthly report of all work orders

Performs light plumbing and electrical duties and general carpentry and repairs for the facilities

Performs grounds keeping for facilities

Assists in evaluation of safety policies and procedures for compliance with quality assurance and facility accreditation requirements

Makes regular rounds inside and outside of the facility and its grounds to look for any suspicious activity, safety issues, potential workplace hazards, and to assure the security of the grounds, the property, facility, and its occupants

Secures the building after workhours; this includes locking all doors, windows and checking core safety issues such as coffee pots left on, etc. and arming and disarming the security system; in coordination with other staff & contracted security guards

Provides an after-hour number in which he/she can be contacted in case of an emergent situation at the facility

Assist the Emergency Management Department with evacuation plans for the facilities in the case of fire, tornado or any other similar hazard that may arise at various times throughout the year

Schedules planned evacuation drills In coordination with Emergency Management

Can relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people

Work independently with minimal supervision

Maintains strict confidentiality and honor the Privacy Act and HIPAA

Other duties as assigned

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

This employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electric shock and vibration. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to emotionally upset patients, personnel and visitors

Qualifications:

Minimum:

High school diploma or GED

One year of related experience

Electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance skills, and knowledge

Able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire, if not already certified

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access programs

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks

Valid driver's license and be insurable

Able and willing to travel

Preferred:

Certification or associates degree in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or related field

First Aid and CPR certified

One or more years of experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations

Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.