Maintenance Engineer

This position is responsible for the overall renovation, maintenance, repair, and construction of plumbing systems throughout all properties in Osage Casinos.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Oklahoma Plumbing Journeyman license required.
• Three (3) years of previous work experience in plumbing installation, repair and maintenance required. Hospitality experience preferred.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation gaming license.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

• Performs skilled plumbing work in the alteration, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems to maintain plumbing lines in safe and sanitary working condition; ensures compliance with building codes applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Potable water system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains valves, pumps, toilets, water heaters, pipes, faucets, flushometer valves, water softeners, and other plumbing equipment.
• Replace leaking and defective parts in plumbing fixtures.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and tests all types of sanitary plumbing systems and equipment, including but not limited to drains, sewers, lift stations, garbage disposals, backwater valves, flush valves, fixtures, etc.
• Drain and sewer cleaning; removes obstructions from sanitary sewer and storm water systems.
• Clears obstructions from dishwashers, disposals, pumps, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains.
• Repair swimming pool, fountains, natural gas systems, and propane gas systems.
• Completes emergency repairs to fire sprinkler and hydronic systems.
• Installs, tests, and maintains backflow
• Estimates labor, material, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitors inventory levels of materials and equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials and equipment as
• Plan, organizes, and completes assigned tasks; interprets diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and specifications; works from verbal and written instructions and work orders to install and tests plumbing systems or equipment.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment, including digging equipment, concrete cutting and removal equipment, various hand and power tools typically used in the plumbing trade.
• Ensures the proper care and maintenance of tools and
• Maintains work and material records on company CMMS, as well as office file.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as
• Maintains work areas and assigned vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday. Housekeeping is essential when working in public spaces.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
• Develops reports to be given to upper management.
• Assist in irrigation system repair.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding, operate man lifts.
• Operates Company vehicles as required, including pulling a work trailer.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, always treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Read Company or departmental reports, newsletters, blueprints, and documents.
• Ability to read measuring devices typically used in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately. Perform mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.)
• Ability to properly care for and use tools typically used in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to operate a man lift.
• Thorough understanding of plumbing principles and methods. Have a working knowledge of other construction trades.
• Perform assigned tasks under limited supervision. Work well alone or within a team.
• Must keep up with current best practices as they relate to the plumbing industry.
• Protect the Companys value by keeping information
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co-workers, other department staff, vendors, and the
• Present information and suggestions in oral and written form to upper management.
• Prepare written documents and complete reports as
• Utilize MS Office products at basic (create new documents, open/edit existing documents) skill
• Must be able to use the CMMS systems.
• Exercise sound judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and
• Travel locally or regionally as
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform assigned tasks under limited supervision. Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co-workers, guests, and the public.
• Communicate information and suggestions in oral and written form. Prepare written documents and complete reports as required.
• Exercise reasonable judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Travel locally, or between properties as needed.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned duties.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is also regularly required to stand for extensive periods of time, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, or crouch while performing duties.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Must be able to endure heights.
• Ability to lift upwards of 25 pounds.
• Ability to drag, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within a casino setting.
• Exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Evening and weekend shifts, extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Ability to work nights, weekends, and after hours for emergency plumbing issues.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• The employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between properties and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.
• Employees may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous material.
• The employee may be exposed to risks associated with the use of tools/machinery.

Source: Hospitality Online