Maintenance Worker- Seasonal

Gun Lake Tribe•Martin Township, MI

15h

About The Position

Part time Maintenance Worker is needed from April thru September to provide a variety of general maintenance and landscaping duties which support Tribal Government facilities and properties. This position will include direct assistance with the Jijak facilities and grounds and other Government properties. Other duties will include maintenance and landscaping of streets, ditches, sidewalks and right-of-way. This position will also interact with the Tribal Government Departments.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Be physically able to perform duties described above
Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn processes and procedures including safety and PPE
Must have good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to operate large equipment, including plow trucks, tractors and large mowers (must be 18 years or older and possess a valid Driver’s License)
Gain Knowledge and a basic understanding of OSHA safety rules and ability to learn and follow all safety rules
Dependability, initiative, good judgment and willingness to learn new skills as required
Ability to comprehend and abide by Tribal, federal and other environmental regulations/codes
Learn to use discretion and problem-solving methods in the course of conflict management
Gain Knowledge on how to read and interpret documents and blueprints
Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality of all matters
Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be insurable
Assist Full time Maintenance workers to meet deadlines
Ability and willingness to travel for work assignments, meetings and continuing education
Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and may be subject to working in extreme weather conditions
Requires physical labor; a great deal of lifting, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling is required to complete the task at hand

Responsibilities

Assist in Maintaining all Tribal Property including, but not limited to mowing, fertilizing, de-weeding, landscaping, ditching, painting and building repairs
Be able to document maintenance work performed
Operate and perform needed maintenance on tools, vehicles, equipment, buildings and roads
Assist Maintenance Workers perform plumbing and electrical system upgrades and repairs including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses when appropriate
Demonstrate the proper operational use of equipment, landscaping techniques and grounds maintenance
Adhere to all MBPI policies (i.e. personnel, purchasing and safety regulations)
Participation in periodic training workshops designed to provide a safe work environment or improve the workers’ ability to perform one or more of their job functions
Work with other Maintenance Workers assisting other departments for a variety of tasks as needed
Housekeeping duties
In order to use power tools and heavy machinery, must be 18 years or older