Summary:

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a 'Service Delivery Area' comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.

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:

1. Provides necessary repairs and maintenance for the facilities of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
2. Prioritizes and completes work orders as received and submit monthly report of all work orders
3. Performs light plumbing and electrical duties and general carpentry and repairs for the facilities
4. Performs grounds keeping for facilities
5. Assists in evaluation of safety policies and procedures for compliance with quality assurance and facility accreditation requirements
6. 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
7. 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
8. Provides an after-hour number in which he/she can be contacted in case of an emergent situation at the facility
9. 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
10. Schedules planned evacuation drills Incoordination with Emergency Management
11. Can relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people
12. Work independently with minimal supervision
13. Maintains strict confidentiality and honor the Privacy Act and HIPAA
14. Other duties as assigned

Relationships and Authority:

Will respond to requests of other employees as it relates to this position's duties. This position has no supervisory duties.

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:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. One year of related experience
3. Electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance skills, and knowledge
4. Able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire, if not already certified
5. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access programs
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills
7. Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks
8. Valid driver's license and be insurable
9. Able and willing to travel

Preferred:

1. Certification or associates degree in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or related field
2. First Aid and CPR certified
3. 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.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer. Tribal Council Approval: 01/16/2024