Maintenance Specialist I- Closing Date: 07/29/2026

Opening Date: 07/07/15/2026

Closing Date:  07/29/2026

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist I 

Salary/Wage: $23.37/per hr.

Tribal Level: 112.1

Location: Salem, OR

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt 

Job Posting Number: 4336663

INTRODUCTION:  

This position contributes to the Housing Department effort to protect and preserve the Tribe’s grounds, buildings, facilities, roads and equipment. Performs grounds keeping, landscaping and maintenance duties on all tribal housing grounds, properties, parking lots and roads. Performs general building maintenance and repair

DUTIES:

• Perform building and grounds maintenance and repairs including plumbing, minor electrical, window and door repairs, drywall repair, painting and cleaning;
• Perform appliance and hearing alarm system maintenance and repairs;
• Conduct inspections of units and complete inspection reports;
• Identify and report any irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions;
• Cleans grounds and parking lots, removing litter per daily schedule;
• Keep all outdoor trash containers empty;
• Perform custodial duties within assigned work areas;
• Maintains and repairs fences, gates, walls, water sprinkler system and walks;
• Maintain and paint inside and outside of buildings;
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts often full of water. Perform water diversion projects during rainy season;
• Complete assigned tasks on a daily basis, as well as other duties as assigned; Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule and subject to seasonal changes;
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways and apply approved deicing compounds on public passageways to prevent iced building and enforce safety in inclement weather;
• Properly maintains equipment and hand tools and assures safe and proper storage;
• Assemble and disassemble damaged parts to building, facilities, wooden structures and assisting other workers as required;
• Ability to work under the direction of others in special projects and ongoing maintenance or assistance with grounds cleaning while maintaining a respectful, courteous manner;
• Cuts lawns, trim edges around walks, flowerbeds and walls;
• Prune shrubs and trees, removing dead heads from plants to encourage blooming and cleaning plans as needed;
• Maintain and repair grounds, including grass, trees and shrubs and maintain them on a watering schedule;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma/GED plus 1 one year experience in a building and grounds maintenance department; -OR – 2 year’s experience in a building and grounds maintenance department.  

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with industry standards for cleaning buildings and offices.

Experience in:

• Facilities, roads, building, grounds and equipment maintenance, management and repair.  
• Utilizing tape measures, rules, squares, compasses and levels.  
• Working with machinery and electrical tools, saws, planes, sanders and other carpentry equipment.  
• Painting techniques and standard surface preparation and coating methods.  
• Prefer experience working with computer software work order programs and electronic inventory control systems.  

Ability to:

• Communicate well both orally and in writing, and be able to shift assignments based on priorities established.  
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing 50 pounds; and occasionally up to 100 pounds.  
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.  
• Ability to keep simple records and make reports.  
• Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials required for repairs and maintenance work.  

Other:

• Must possess an Oregon Driver’s License by end of probationary period. Failure to do so will result in termination.
• Must possess and maintain first aid and CPR certification, or have the ability to acquire within the first 6 months from date of hire.