Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Project Manager, provides day-to-day duties at the Tsigo Bugeh Village apartment managed by the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority. Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures on rental housing units, office buildings, homeownership units and New Construction Homes.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Project Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of journey-level carpentry work in constructing, remodeling, repairing and maintaining buildings, and other wooden structures.
• Repairs doors, woodwork, fences, roofs, furniture and other wooden articles; repairs door locks and hinges; replaces glass in windows, partitions and other structures.
• Builds partitions, installs doors and windows and otherwise modifies existing building areas.
• Performs carpentry work on new construction of buildings and additions to buildings, including building forms, flat finish, stucco and patch work, erecting walls, laying floors, finishing floors, and laying roof materials.
• Makes cases, shelving, cabinets, tables, desks, counters, and other wooden fixtures or furniture.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, pencil sketches, or written and oral specifications and instructions.
• Estimates for specific jobs and orders supplies through department head as needed.
• Maintains storeroom, materials, and tools in good condition.
• May be required to do painting and sheet-rock work.
• Performs quality inspections on work completed by other technicians.
• Supervises the work of employees in crews, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.
• Oversees contracts of certain trades to ensure compliance with work order.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Communicates with local, state, regional, and outside agencies and assists as needed.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of use of maintenance tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in carpentry and repair work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Knowledge of rough and finish carpentry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, hand and power tools, and equipment used in rough and finished carpentry and in cabinet making.
• Ability to skillfully use the tools and equipment of the carpenter’s and cabinetmaker’s trades.
• Ability to plan and lay out work.
• Ability to supervise non-journeyman workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to prepare and maintain work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical tools.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Skill in the safe operation of power tools and shop equipment.
• Skill in diagnosing and repair of equipment utilized.
• Skill in reading blueprints and drawings.
• Must possess current driver’s license and ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED plus eight years’ experience in general construction, carpentry, painting, or related labor; one year in a lead capacity. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly is required to climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground. Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats are needed may occur. Travel within the pueblo area is required for completing work orders. Travel outside of the pueblo area may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE
VETERAN PREFERENCE

SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
OHKAY OWINGEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 1099, OHKAY OWINGEH, NEW MEXICO 87566
FAX (505) 852-0093
lydell.lewis@ohkay.org

When required of the position, attach a copy of high school /GED, college education, certification(s) or license(s).

Incomplete applications may delay or exclude consideration of your application.