Maintenance Worker

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission•The Dalles, OR

2h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The position provides the maintenance of the Tribal In-Lieu / Treaty Fishing Access Sites along the Columbia River by performing work that involves a variety of trade practices such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and custodial work, including sanitizing all facilities. Maintenance workers will use hand and power tools to accomplish this work.

Requirements

Must have the ability to do the work of a maintenance worker with normal supervision.
Must be able to perform general maintenance operations using written or oral instructions.
Must be able to communicate and interpret instructions, specifications, work orders, and blueprints.
Must have the ability to safely operate vehicles, power equipment, and hand tools.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance, tools, and equipment are requirements.
To become a fully trained Public Water System Operator, the applicant must have a HS diploma or have completed a GED, and three years minimum maintenance or construction experience is required.
Must possess a current valid state issued driver’s license and a good driving record, see our policy below.
Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for the past three years.
A three-year record clear of the following: Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Suspension or revoked license, No more than two at-fault accidents, No more than one major violation or two minor violations.

Responsibilities

Preventative maintenance / corrective maintenance and minor building repairs to the various facilities.
Maintaining and repairing boat ramps and paved areas at the sites or at other facilities within the jurisdiction of the In-Lieu / Treaty Fishing Access Sites.
Maintenance of facilities includes removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing any defective parts of utility facilities, water, and irrigation systems.
Cleans and sanitizes related fixtures: picnic tables; shelters; fireplaces and fish cleaning tables.
Selects the appropriate tools, and materials, and decide on methods and techniques to carry out the work.
Performs visual inspection of the sites to ensure they are in good working condition.
Reports/repairs any vandalism to the facilities, i.e., to fireplaces, paints, plumbing, lighting fixtures, etc., as well as protect the facilities through winterizing procedures.
Cleans restrooms and vault toilets to include sweeping and mopping; cleaning and sanitation of fixtures, toilets, sinks, benches, and showers; cleaning windows, mirrors, and light fixtures; provides toilet paper as needed; and collecting and disposing of trash, litter, and debris.
Maintains stock of janitorial supplies and advises the Maintenance Supervisor when inventories need replenishing.
Completes seasonal lawn maintenance tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, seeding, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to directions.
Cuts, trims and removes fallen trees and brushes.
Uses power mowers, including riding mowers to maintain grounds; keeps such mowers and other power equipment serviced by performing minor repairs and normal operator maintenance.
Mows all improved and unimproved areas.
Applies vegetation control on gravel-surfaced areas, pathways, roads, parking areas, and campsites.
Operates the irrigation system.
Monitors sites for safety hazards reports emergency situations or the abuse of safety and protection policies/rules governing the sites to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Operates and maintains boats and motor vehicles used to perform inspections, remove trash, and transport supplies and equipment.
Assist with the operation, maintenance, and recording use of Public Water Systems on the sites as needed and after completion of training.