Emergency Housing Repair - Maintenance/Electrician

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


Open: September 19, 2025 Close: October 3, 2025
Job Title: Maintenance/Electrician Department: Emergency Housing Repair
Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 788


*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:
Responsible for maintenance and carpentry of properties managed by Property Management. This includes electrical, plumbing, maintenance, landscaping and carpentry work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Trouble shoot electrical problems as well as installing light fixtures, outlets, switches, circuits, etc.
2. Carpentry work such as repairing damaged walls, doors, doorframes, broken windows, builds, texture and paint as needed.
3. Plumbing repairs such as installing toilets, sinks, faucets, and plumbing to these areas.
4. Operate heavy equipment such as a tractor, dump truck, riding lawn mower, etc.
5. Landscaping, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs and edging.
6. Maintenance of Tribal owned properties.
7. Carpet cleaning and replace damaged areas as needed.
8. Install residential fire alarms & security systems
9. Install and if needed to hard wire water heaters & kitchen appliances
10. Repair or replace flooring when needed, (vinyl, laminate hardwood, carpet etc.)
11. Reports and recommends necessary facility repairs to supervisor
12. Be available for after hours & weekend if needed.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Three or more years of maintenance experience required.
Electrical Experience,
Minimum of three (3) years electrical work experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Required Skills & Experience
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check (no criminal history).
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret property maintenance procedures and directives.
• Knowledge of various equipment, lawnmower, trimmer, chainsaw, pressure washer, and power tools.
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 frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whi