Maintenance Worker I

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you're arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we're proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that's shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon's beautiful southern coast and beyond.

Why this job matters

Play a key role in keeping the resort running smoothly and beautifully for every guest and team member. The Maintenance I position ensures that all equipment, systems, and facilities are safe, reliable, and in top working order. By maintaining the heart of the property-its machinery, structures, and utilities-this role helps create a comfortable, seamless experience that our guests can feel from the moment they arrive.

What you bring to the table

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment to ensure everything operates safely and efficiently.
• Listens for unusual sounds or performance issues and works with supervisors or other maintenance team members to identify and resolve problems.
• Repairs or replaces parts on machinery and equipment, ensuring all components function as designed.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts to extend the life and performance of equipment.
• Assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic lines, and related equipment including gauges, valves, and regulators.
• Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the resort to keep facilities in excellent condition for guests and staff alike.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment as needed.
• Cleans and services equipment in the Laundry Mill to ensure reliable operation and guest-ready results.
• Operates tools and machines such as lathes, grinders, and drills to repair or fabricate parts and fixtures that support resort operations.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and maybe some bonus points

• Friendly and approachable attitude that helps guests (and the team) feel welcome and cared for every day.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have Current Oregon Driver's license with good driving record.
• Comfortable communicating clearly and positively with both guests and teammates.

Physical stuff to know

We've included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we're here to support you. You'll need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when we are busy. While performing duties of this position, employee is required to stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use hands to; finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. Frequently works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally sit. It's important to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure, especially when dealing with stressful situations or upset people. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke. This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.