GELC - Maintenance Coordinator-Worker

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: March 3, 2026 Close: March 31, 2026
Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator - Worker Department: GELC
Reports to: Facilities and Operations Manager Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 862


*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:
Under the general direction of the GELC Facilities and Operations Manager, the GELC assists with facilities and operations coordination functions, and performs building and grounds maintenance, and custodial duties. Ensures that the physical environment is safe and healthy for the care of young children and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists Director in opening, assigning, tracking, closing and reporting maintenance work order requests as necessary.
2. Assists Manager in coordinating and scheduling ongoing preventative maintenance systems such as HVAC, etc.
3. Assist Manager with scheduling and coordinating maintenance with external contractors, obtain quotes, review contracts, and ensure quality of outsourced work.
4. Attends meetings and tracks internal and external projects/activities that will assist GELC maintenance related coordinated activities such as setting up Summer camps in coordination with other Tribal departments, etc.
5. Organizes and track annual maintenance schedule and timelines, creates a calendar for maintenance activities and projects. Provide status updates to management on ongoing and completed tasks.
6. Assists Manager with creating, approving, and submitting official documents for the Facilities and Operations Manager.
7. Assists Manager by initiating maintenance supply and equipment orders.
8. Maintains inventory of GELC emergency and regular use supplies, ensuring timely re-ordering and restocking as needed.
9. Works with Manager to coordinate scheduling work orders, facility use for internal and external activities, including setting up and breaking down equipment and other materials used for GELC related events.
10. Plans and schedules all GELC compliance and safety activities, including drills, emergency preparedness trainings, and required monitoring and inspections.
11. Conducts all TOC-required monitoring and inspections, prepares detailed reports, and works with Maintenance Supervisor and GELC Administration to ensure identified issues are assigned and resolved promptly.
12. Conducts regular inspections of buildings, systems and equipment. Identifies areas for repair, maintenance or safety improvements.
13. Collaborates with Tribal programs as needed (Land Management, Facilities operations, Security).
14. Performs regular, daily maintenance duties as needed. Acts as a Maintenance worker when required.
15. Moves and arranges furniture as directed.
16. Receives supplies and transports them to proper locations or storage.
17. Reports concerns to Facilities and Operations Manager or GELC Directors.
18. Serve as a role model for Maintenance staff to create a positive work team, develop and cultivate positive peer and vendor relationships. Supports a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork and superior service among all staff, peers, and vendors.
19. It is the goal of GELC to support tribal children’s learning experience and to learn and be care in a Tribal cultural context, including language. The person in this position is required to take Puyallup language classes as scheduled throughout the year.
20. Must actively participate in professional development activities and complete trainings as recommended or assigned by the Supervisor in order to successfully perform the duties of the position.
21. Expected to assume a leadership role in supporting the overall maintenance operations of the Center.
22. Complete specific tasks and initiatives as assigned by the Director at this time and will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating daily operations, annual planning activities, strategic projects, and other operational priorities as directed.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will occasionally supervise maintenance staff while the Manager is out.