Casual Labor

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

12d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director position, assists with the general maintenance and custodial duties for the Grandview Early Learning Center and other locations dependent on GELC activities, such as the Little Wild Wolf Summer Camp. Cleans and routinely maintains building and associated grounds. Ensures that the physical environment is safe and healthy for the care of young children.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months related experience.
Knowledge of proper grounds-keeping, landscaping and basic carpentry skills.
Working knowledge of how to properly use and maintain maintenance and grounds-keeping tools and equipment.
Must pass a criminal background check and other licensing standards for child care.
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must attend required Tribal Language classes scheduled throughout the year.
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 common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Employee must be able to operate a GSA vehicle and comply with the Tribe’s Vehicle use Policy.
TB Test required prior to and periodically throughout employment.
Must acceptably pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.
Must complete and pass a drug and alcohol screening upon hire and throughout employment.
Ability to learn the methods, materials, and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning buildings.
Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and surrounding premises.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to set priorities and finish work in timely manner.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must demonstrate ability to sensitively work in a child care setting around children.
Demonstrates an ability to remain calm and follow the Center’s Emergency Care Plan in the event of an emergency.
Demonstrates good judgment and acts responsibly and attentively to avoid any injury or endangerment to anyone at the Center.

Responsibilities

Performs minor building repairs and maintenance
Cleans windows inside and outside of building.
Daily maintenance of GELC property both inside and outside, for example restrooms, bathrooms, classrooms, offices, kitchen, and restocking all supplies
Maintains and cleans outside playgrounds, lawn, stairs parking area, and garage.
Picks up and properly disposes of trash, both indoors and outdoors as needed.
Mows lawn, edges, and weeds and maintains outdoor areas as directed. Operates tractor, riding mower and maintains gas engine equipment such as, hedgers, weed eaters and leaf blower
Sweep and mop/steam classroom and hallway floors
Repositions and arranges furniture as directed, ensuring storage areas and furnishings are kept organized, orderly, and properly maintained.
Receives supplies and transports them to proper locations or to storage.
Sanitizes and disinfects surfaces in all areas, and waste containers.
Assists in maintenance of GELC vehicles
Reports concerns to Director.
Works cooperatively with other Maintenance staff on projects and assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.