Village Construction Laborer (Kaktovik)

TNHA • Utqiaġvik, AK

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Construction Superintendent (or designee), performs a variety of manual construction tasks, minor repairs and simple project tasks including ground work and janitorial tasks; and performs related work as required. This position is for individuals residing in Kaktovik due to a severe housing shortage on the North Slope. Applicants without local housing will not be considered.

Requirements

• Ability to learn programs and take training for job specific tasks.
• Reasoning skills to include ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipient. At the discretion of the hiring manager work experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, climb, or balance; kneel; crawl, talk, and hear. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to travel by small aircraft, outside weather, extreme cold, wet, or humid conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets TNHA insurance criteria.
• Must reside in Kaktovik or indicate they have local housing secured.

Nice To Haves

• Alaskan Native/American Indian (member of federally recognized tribe).
• Ability to speak and/or understand conversational Inupiaq.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, sanitation and janitorial duties which may include cleaning work area and TNHA equipment and vehicles; moving equipment, supplies and furnishings; cleaning and washing equipment; repairing TNHA equipment; shuffling parts; equipment and documentation as directed; maintaining equipment ensuring proper care and use; operating TNHA equipment as authorized and directed; using small tools and equipment to perform tasks under supervision.
• Performs janitorial duties on the grounds and in facilities and residential properties as assigned.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.
• Observes TNHA safety standards and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates changes and progress, responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED