Home Maintenance Carpenter

We are currently looking for a Full Time Home Maintenance Carpenter to join our Aging Home Maintenance Team team located at the HM Administrative PV office. Summary: Responsible for basic carpentry, installing and repairing structures, fixtures, and other items using different types of materials including, wood, plywood, wallboard, while using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Basic plumbing repairs to the home and installation or replacement of commodes, plumbing fixtures and hot water heaters. * Construction of home accessibility for elders such as ramps, steps and handrails. Installing and replacing storm doors or doorknobs. * Complete job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with divisional and tribal policies and procedures.

Ability to work alone and to be self-motivated and organized. * During home visits, inspects elder’s residence and the premises for minor home safety hazards and corrects immediately or reports needed repairs to supervisor; makes written recommendations to program manager based on assessments. * Weatherization of individual homes.

• During home visits, inspects elder’s residence and the premises for minor home safety hazards and corrects immediately or reports needed repairs to supervisor. * Submits invoices, reports and personnel related administrative duties to be complete and accurate, on time and in accordance with division and tribal policies and procedures.

Completes Accident/Incident Report promptly. * Keeps manager promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e. problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action in problem solving. * Enforces general cleanliness and maintenance of home maintenance facilities.

Maintains a clean work truck and tool inventory that is updated and safe. * Maintains distribution and use of supplies and equipment to maintain long term usage of supplies. * Knows the process and procedures of program services. * Prepares the layout of the project. Estimates height, width, length and other proportions, selects materials and sends supply list to program manager.

• Works with variety of materials, such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall; utilizes chisels, planes, saws, drills and sanders to repair and erect structures, joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives. * Works on top of ladders; Uses levels, rulers, and framing squares to ensure everything is level and secure.

• Must maintain and ensure upkeep of all equipment and vehicles assigned. * Ensures a safe working environment to reduce the risk and injury and accidents. * Participates in providing ongoing feedback and establishing performance expectations. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested. Competencies: Essential: * Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements * Ability to work independently * Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability * Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines * Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations * Knowledge of reading and use of a map * Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate team members * Relates problems and translates understandable solutions * Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management * Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management Skills: Essential: * Basic Computer skills * Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical * Operate light and heavy equipment * Knowledge, skill and ability to operate hand implements Experience: Nonessential: * 1 year directly related experience Education: Essential: * High School, GED or Equivalent Credentials: Essential: * Pass general background check * Standard Driver's License * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) * First Aid Certification Working Conditions: Essential: * Pass pre-employment drug test * Outside, all weather conditions * Must be flexible with work schedule * Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs * Temperature fluctuations * Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach * Sometimes work in small or cramped areas * Potential exposure to dust and mold * Unsanitary health conditions in homes * Noisy * Vibration * May work where cigarette smoking occurs Training *It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.

It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training. Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: *To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. Vision: *To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values: *The Chickasaw People *Cultural Identity *Servant Leadership *Selflessness *Can Do Attitude *Perseverance *Stewardship *Trust and Respect *Loyalty *Honesty and Integrity *Teamwork