Maintenance Electrician - Journeyman Certification Required

SCOPE OF POSITION :

Responsible for all general electrical maintenance and construction, problem analysis, and repair of electrical problems, throughout the property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management. All duties must be performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements, organizational specific policies, procedures and practices.

• Performs or coordinates preventive maintenance of switchgear and wire terminations, Back-up power systems, lighting controllers, and other systems as required.
• Installs or troubleshoots and repairs commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Monitors facility systems for proper operation and takes corrective action on issues as required.
• Works in conjunction with management to develop and deploy methods to conserve energy.
• Maintains inventory spare parts stock to ensure quick response to facility needs.
• Utilizes the maintenance management software to log time and materials on jobs.  Closes job when work is completed.
• Maintains certification as required for operation of all company equipment and vehicles.
• Creates material lists to support work in progress, obtaining quotes and coordinating the order with their supervisor.
• Takes direction from Facility Supervisors in prioritizing projects to be completed, work coordination with other departments, and aesthetic standards.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all materials and tools used in the normal course of performing the functions of the position.
• Performs the functions of the position within all applicable safety and required OSHA standards.
• Performs preparatory procedures on assigned projects and organizes time to assure all proper steps are taken in completing and producing a finished job.
• Performs troubleshooting on complex control systems.
• Adheres to the company’s standard levels ensuring daily work and special projects are completed in an efficient and professional manner, abiding by local, NFPA, and NEC codes.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record as outlined in the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Attendance Policy.
• Outstanding example of and a credit to FireKeepers Casino Hotel.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.  FireKeepers reserves the right to verify the sufficiency of a candidate’s education, training and competencies through the interview process, testing and methods.

The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and / or abilities required to enable one to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities :

Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is required.

High School diploma or equivalent.  Journeyman certification from an accredited trade school for completion of Electrical Apprenticeship program. Three years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician with at least one year background in automation and controls.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as complex schematic diagrams, line drawings, and blueprints. operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to troubleshoot failure using applicable formulas and test equipment as applied to electrical circuits. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under FireKeepers Casino Hotel insurance. Must be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Electrician experience in a casino, entertainment, or hospitality environment.  Strong troubleshooting skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.  Ability to  write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal, and work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 position, a Team Member is regularly required to talk or to hear. The Team Member is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. A Team Member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 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 is performed throughout all areas of the facility where the noise level varies from quiet to loud depending upon business. Work outdoors may be required in extreme weather conditions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, parents or spouses of NHBP citizens and other Native Americans. For purposes of this preference, NHBP law defines "Native American" as : (a) an enrolled member of any other federally-recognized Indian tribes; (b) an enrolled member of a Canadian Indian tribe or First Nation; or (c) an enrolled member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians or the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa / Chippewa Indians.

FireKeepers Casino Hotel reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary.