Employment Opportunities

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the Tribal goals and objectives for the Maintenance Department.

• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain project productions
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs on Tribal Complex and Tribal properties
• Perform mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repairs
• Perform a variety of plumbing, heating- related, air conditioning, welding, landscaping, carpentry, electrical maintenance at all Tribal properties as assigned
• Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, electrical equipment, and material handling equipment to perform duties and complete projects
• Assist the Facilities Maintenance Manager and Lt. Governor in projects and repairs as needed
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to, backhoe, dump truck, grater, and front-end loader
• Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Assist in preparing tribal properties for ceremonial functions as assigned
• Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
• Construct, rebuild and repair Tribal buildings and/or facilities, including various wood and metal structures, equipment, and furniture; prepare surfaces for repairs
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma and 1 year experience in related field. 
• Proficient knowledge and understand of general maintenance
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

• Able to work in weather including but not limited to, ice, snow, extreme heat and rain
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb for extended periods of time.
• Have good physical strength and stamina; 
• Be independent, responsible and self-disciplined; 
• Ability to lift 50lbs. 
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace