Maintenance Tech at Yakutat Tlingit Tribe in Yakutat, AK

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Tech

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

WAGE: Grade 12

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ESC CODE: 49-9071

FUNDING SOURCE: Indirect

OPENING: June 18, 2026

CLOSING: June 28, 2026

Position Summary:

This position works under the direction of the Lead Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Tech assists with the operation and maintenance of all YTT-managed facilities and properties. Other duties may include general laborer work including hauling goods, painting, basic carpentry, landscaping, and snow removal.

This position requires compliance with Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Lead Maintenance Tech and Facilities Administrator with preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment and facility components.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain and tracks material supplies needed for operation of building and medical service components including inventory, ordering, material receiving, stocking, tracking of inventory supplies.
• Perform general aesthetic upkeep which can include painting, basic carpentry, landscaping, or snow removal.
• Assist in carrying out regularly scheduled equipment checkups or repairs, as requested.
• Perform heavy lifting and manual labor as needed
• Assist with construction tasks from foundation to finish work
• Read and interpret tape measurements accurately, apply basic carpentry fundamentals.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team
• Other operational duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the structure, functions and operations of Yakutat Tlingit Tribes departments.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of carpentry and construction tools
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing internal and/or external situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow instructions
• Ability, flexibility and willingness to handle a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work well with others in a team approach to problem solving.
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service.
• Skill in critical thinking, problem solving, organization and time management.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under short timeframes and attend to details.
• Ability to work independently with brief verbal instructions, as well as prioritize workload.
• Ability to be a reliable worker (show up on time and consistent with the required work schedule).

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders, crawl, need full mobility of all limbs able to navigate and work in tight/closed areas. Must not be claustrophobic, acrophobic, or be colorblind. This position requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in cramped spaces.

This position requires possible exposure to hazardous work environments and working with high voltage, hazardous machinery, equipment, and materials that require special safety precautions and use of protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.

This position requires operation of a motor vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility or authority.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Basic knowledge of carpentry and construction tools

• Ability to read a tape measure and follow instructions

• Willingness to learn and take on various tasks

• Reliable transportation to job sites

• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.

• Must be able to pass a National Criminal and State background check.

Disclosures:

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

THE YAKUTAT TLINGIT TRIBE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.

Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.