Housing Specialist

***As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND the ability to obtain a Public Trust IAW job requirement through the Customs & Border Protection Agency*** 

Provides on-site support and coordinated maintenance and upkeep of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Housing units in Piegan, MT, in Sweetgrass, MT and Del Bonita, MT.  Work will be home-based at Piegan, MT with visits as required to Sweetgrass, MT and Del Bonita, MT.  A government vehicle will be provided for site support. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Housing Specialist: $76,000-$78,000

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Housing Specialist Responsibilities Include: 

Perform administrative tasks listed below:

• Perform move-in and move-out inspections.

• Complete and obtain signature for Occupancy Agreements.

• Submit work orders to contractor major maintenance tasks.

• Review and recommend approval for completed work.

• Coordinate administrative/maintenance duties with the regional CBP housing program managers.

Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of CBP Houses. 

• Respond to service requests submitted by CBP Housing occupants, initiate/coordinate correction action with the Government to identify and repair requirements during normal working hours.

• Respond to emergency service requests submitted by CBP Housing occupants and callback response work requests immediately (within the shortest possible time consistent with the staff's location) during normal working hours and within two (2) hours when the work request is made outside normal working hours.  Remain on-site until the emergency has been secured and adequate temporary repairs have been made. This after-hours work is supported with overtime pay when required above normal 40-hour work week.   Typical issues are related to the need to restart furnaces, generator starts or plumbing issues. 

• Work to get permanent repairs accomplished as soon as practicable.

• Provide a written account of any emergency callbacks, to include costs incurred and a plan for permanent correction of the problem, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designee the morning of the next working day. 

• Respond to urgent service requests are those requests where the work consists of correcting failures that interrupt or otherwise adversely affect the occupants. Urgent service requests may be referred to as un-scheduled maintenance that does not meet the emergency service status and has a higher priority than the routine service status. 

• Respond to urgent work requests within two (2) hours during normal working hours. 

• Respond to routine work requests and have a vendor complete the required work within forty-eight (48) hours of notification. Routine service requests may also be referred to as either predictive, preventative or scheduled maintenance.

• Notify the Government Lead with a written extension request if the forty-eight (48) hours period will be exceeded. Where normal working hours end in less than four (4) hours from receipt of the service request, the four (4) hour period shall constitute time from initiation of the service request to the end of normal working hours, plus such additional time the next working day as to constitute forty-eight (48) hours. 

• Performs HVAC preventative maintenance and upkeep. 

• Ensures that all HVAC units are working properly and efficiently.

  • Inspect electrical components
  • Clean evaporative coil
  • Clean condensing unit
  • Check refrigerant pressures and adjust as needed
  • Inspect the air distribution system and adjust as needed.
  • Balance airflow
  • Clean air ducts
  • Inspect and lubricate all moving parts
  • Respond to emergency call and provide emergency repairs - On-call 24/7.
  • Schedule and replace all CBP Housing HVAC filters every 2 months or as needed.
• Ensure furnaces are working, as well as generators, especially during cooler temperatures.
• Perform general maintenance on smoke detectors and alarms.
  • Replace smoke alarm batteries yearly or as needed
  • Replace smoke alarms yearly or as necessary
  • Clean smoke alarms to ensure functionality yearly
• General Housing Repairs
  • Troubleshoot and repair appliances
  • Refrigerators
  • Ranges
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Dishwasher
  • Food disposal
  • Hot water heaters
  • Replace appliances as necessary
  • Respond to electrical and plumbing emergencies
  • Provide troubleshooting and repairs on minor plumbing issues
  • Replace water faucets
  • Unclog toilets, shower and sink drains
  • Repair water leaks as necessary
• Provide troubleshooting and repairs on minor electrical issues
  • Light switches
  • Electrical outlets
  • Light fixtures and ceiling fans
  • Electrical breakers
• Provide minor mechanical and cosmetic repairs to CBP houses
  • Install or replace door locks
  • Repair or replace hardware
  • Touch up paint as necessary
• Assist in determining the need for major repairs on housing units
• Make recommendations whether any major repairs are needed Supervise all contracted major repairs that require specialized services that include HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Submit inputs for a Monthly Status Report of work completed for the monthly period, management issues, status of ongoing activities, problems or delays and required coordination for invoice payments. 

Housing Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Four years of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. 
• Work will be performed primarily in the outdoor environment.  Temps may be extremely cold during the winter.
• May require occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 lbs with additional assistance of equipment or support for heavy lifting needs for things like appliances when needed. 

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation & Government Solutions (CNGS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.  The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNGS is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.  For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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• Housing Maintenance

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Keywords

• Housing Maintenance

• Quality Control

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