SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the maintenance supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 is responsible for performing a variety of routine semi-skilled building maintenance tasks for facilities. The Facilities Tech ensures that facilities, grounds and equipment are always maintained and kept in a safe, clean and functional condition by utilizing a combination of tools and skill sets (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) to accomplish tasks. 

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: general maintenance, paint, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work. Operates a variety of maintenance tools and equipment and performs related work as assigned. Assumes responsibility for engineering and maintenance operations of the casino, hotel, restaurants, RV park, and the surrounding property; maintains the guest rooms, public spaces, and back of the house areas ensuring they are in proper working order and aesthetically pleasing; performs various tasks related to a variety of trades, including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering, and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained facility; performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects; responds to all building and property related safety concerns; supports departmental maintenance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Drywall repair, texture and painting.
• Change light bulbs/lamps in interior/exterior as needed.
• Replacing or retro-fitting light fixtures with LED.
• Assembles, repairs and maintains furniture (desks, chairs, tables).
• Plumbing installation, maintenance and repairs (faucets, flush valves, drain clearing).
• Carpentry installations and repairs (doors, shelves, countertops, ceiling tiles).
• Electrical repairs/replacement of wiring/devices (switches, receptacles, dimmers).
• Remodeling/renovations, office moves and facility upgrades.
• Concrete and asphalt repairs.
• Grounds and exterior maintenance including snow removal.
• Replace HVAC filters.
• Repairs, maintains and monitors kitchen and cleaning equipment.
• Repairs and maintains doors, closures and hardware.
• Monitors inventory and orders materials.
• Maintains job progress; keeps records and logs of daily activities (pass down).
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns to supervisor.
• Assists with event preparations, setups and activities; handles guest related concerns, helps marketing, banquet, host, and operational staff prepare for all special events when requested.
• Removal and disposal of recyclable goods and materials.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and PPE protocol.
• Participate in on-call rotation for facilities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment, occupational hazards and standard safety practices, principles and practices of record-keeping, and principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment and applications.
• Perform semi-skilled facility maintenance.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Establish, foster and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety of facilities and personnel.
• Comply with OSHA and other local, state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to organization and facilities department policies and procedures.
• Build relationships and demonstrate a high level of cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate/GED.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school OR six to 12 months of related experience and/or training OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.
• A Class III Swinomish Gaming Commission permit will be required upon employment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Basic math skills required.  
• Must possess the skills and knowledge to ensure that the facility and its grounds are kept clean and in good condition.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift up to 75 lbs., able to climb ladders, bend, sit, kneel, walk, and crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to varying weather conditions. The employee is expected to work around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids and paints; exposed to a variety of seasonal outside weather conditions, varying indoor temperatures and low to moderate noise levels in and around the work environment.