Housing Assistant Supervisor

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Housing Assistant Supervisor

Supervisor: Housing Director/Housing Supervisor

Division: Tribal Reservations Services

Department: Housing

The Housing Assistant Supervisor is responsible for helping the Housing Supervisor oversee the maintenance staff and ensuring the efficient operation of housing facilities. This role involves supervising maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing budgets, and coordinating with various departments to maintain high-quality living conditions for residents. The supervisor will also assist with HVAC and welding tasks as needed.

• Assist in supervising maintenance staff by determining workloads and schedules; develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures; evaluate staff and make hiring and termination recommendations; and ensure that staff are trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures.
• Assist in monitor and participate in operations in assigned sections including inspecting projects, developing and implementing modifications and improvements, recommending specifications and scheduling for contracts, negotiating prices and inspecting contractor’s work to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Answer questions and provide information related to projects including resolving problems, handling complaints and providing technical expertise in area of assignment.
• Interact professionally with all; maintain effective working relationships and work in cooperation with the management team to effectively meet departmental objectives.
• Assist with the development of the operating budget for the assigned area of responsibility; order materials and supplies; assist in the monitoring and tracking of expenditures for the section.
• Assist in coordinating section activities with other sections, programs and departments, including scheduling and resolving problems; coordinate and inspect work performed by contractors.
• Assist in the selection of staff; performs periodic evaluations of subordinates and recommend and implement discipline as required.
• Ensure the safety training is provided to staff and that proper safety practices are followed.
• Respond to emergencies as requested; coordinate activities with other responders; direct the work of staff and utilization of resources to effect repair and ensure the safety of the community.
• May perform a variety of field maintenance tasks, depending upon experience and level of certification.
• Prepare records related to the work performed and materials and supplies used; enter invoices in the computerized purchasing system.
• Fill in for supervisor when absent.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor or director.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the composition, structure and properties of substance and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of the standard principles, methods, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building structures, machinery, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment fixtures.
• Able to perform routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of…