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Building Maintenance Technician

Tesuque Casino

7 Tesuque Road
Santa Fe, NM 87506

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Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Life Insurance, Sign on bonus, Training

Tesuque Casino is hiring an experienced Building Maintenance Technician. We offer full benefits and $500 hire- on bonus. Come join our amazing team!
Compensation: $15.00 to $17.00, Full-Time

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities Director or his designated representative, the Building Maintenance Technician will perform a wide range of skilled, semiskilled physical tasks:  requiring a working knowledge of mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and minor electrical work. There will be heavy lifting, hot and cold weather and prolonged periods of standing required in day-to-day operations. Support other facilities departments as assigned. 

NOTE: Native American preference will be given

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
  • Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, tractor loaders, tractor mowers, Power washer, Sewer jitter, sewer snake, brush chippers, and trucks with or without trailers, move a verity of furniture. 
  • Performs duties by using a variety of portable power tools and a variety of hand tools.
  • Performs landscaping and grounds cleaning when assigned.
  • Performs janitorial duties to assist Housekeeping team members when required.
  • Ensures that all safety regulations are followed.
  • Monitors the Facilities setup calendars and completes all jobs as required.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes office movements.
  • Cleans and maintains the Casino’s warehouse and maintenance shop.
  • Completes assigned maintenance requests within specified timeframes.
  • Monitors and maintains Facilities inventory.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that continually supports the vision, mission, values, and principles of the Corporation.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that adheres to the customer service standards established by the Tesuque Proud Guest Service program.
  • Escort contractors and supervise contractors as needed
  • Any other duties assigned by the Facilities Director.

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

Experience and Education:

  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge to perform the job
  • Ability to use and care of standard tools and materials. A journeyman’s license is desirable in specialty divisions but not necessary. 
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, performing unskilled and semiskilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to be insurable through Corporation Insurance.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, and obtain and maintain a gaming license from the Pueblo of Tesuque Gaming Commission.
  • Ability to use and maintain standard tools and materials
  • Ability to use methods, and practices involved in ground maintenance and repair
  • Ability to estimate materials and labor needed
  • Follow oral and written instructions; perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities; learn to perform skilled carpentry; perform heavy physical labor; work at a height of 15’ to 20’ feet above the ground; establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Bi-cultural experience preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

None relating to this position at this time.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit and stands; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. There may be heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds and prolonged periods of standing required in day to day operations. May also be required to utilize ladders up to 16ft in height to access ceilings, light fixtures. Occasional work in hot and cold outdoor weather.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an outdoor, office, or Casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level.  Evening and/or weekend, holiday will be required.  Extended hours and irregular shifts will be required.    

ADA/EEO Compliance:

The Pueblo of Tesuque Development Corporation (POTDC) and Tesuque Casino is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. 

Drug-Free Disclaimer:

You will be required to pass a drug screening examination successfully. The use of any drug or other controlled substance that is illegal under Federal Law is not permitted, including medical cannabis.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel. Company reserves the right to substitute, amend, change, modify or discontinue any or all portions of this description/job function.

To Apply: Go to https://tesuquecasino.com/careers-2/ , Job Openings, View all Open Jobs, find the position by searching for the name, and apply. Please submit a resume when applying.

Posted November 1, 2024

Tesuque Casino

About Us

Tesuque Casino, owned by the Pueblo of Tesuque, is located  in the foothills of the gorgeous Sangre de Cristo mountains, 10 miles north of Santa Fe, Mexico. 

The gaming facility offers a 72,000 square-foot casino, which features 800 slot machines and 10 table games. Food venues include Cottonwood Kitchen with an exhibition kitchen, ample lounge and bar area overlooking the casino floor, and a 75-seat outdoor patio. Grab & Go offers fast food at an affordable price for casino players on the go.

Tesuque Casino offers live, intimate performances seven days a week, in the 4,000 sq. ft. lounge area featuring local musicians and some of the nation’s biggest acts.

Tesuque is the Spanish variation of a traditional Tewa language name for “village of the narrow place of the cottonwood trees.” The beauty of this magnificent landscape also contributed to the design and construction of the casino, with massive walls of windows giving every guest a front row seat to some of the most spectacular imagery that nature has to offer.

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