Facilities Utility Worker 1st Shift - Temporary

COMMITMENT TO TRIBAL MEMBERS SERVICE

Service encompasses all aspects of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian's governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Members, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.

SUMMARY

The Utility Worker will be able to perform all basic maintenance skills that do not require certification. He / She will also perform Housekeeping duties, all indoor and outdoor upkeep and general maintenance of all Tribal Buildings, grounds and parking areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be punctual when reporting for duty as scheduled by your supervisor.
• To follow all rules, regulations, and policies of the Grand Traverse Band.
• Must adhere to the confidentiality of each department where maintenance service is being performed.
• Inventory and order supplies or equipment to be used in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to perform all duties required of Housekeepers, which will include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and emptying of wastebaskets, for all offices, bathrooms and break room areas.
• Shoveling of roofs of all Tribal Government buildings during the winter season.
• Must be able to change light bulbs inside and outside.
• Will clean or check light fixtures routinely.
• Under required supervision must be willing to perform basic electrical duties such as changing outlets, switches and changing ballasts.
• Under required supervision must be willing to perform basic plumbing such as toilet repair or replacement, running water or sewer lines.
• Under required supervision must be willing to perform basic carpentry skills such as hanging a door, repairing or replacing roofing, repairing or replacing drywall, repairing or replacing soffit or fascia.
• Under required supervision must be willing to learn basic HVAC such as replacing thermocouples or igniters in furnaces.
• Basic maintenance skills such as installing door hardware, hanging blinds, assembling furniture.
• Basic mechanical maintenance (both building mechanical systems and small engine) such as greasing gear, bushings and bearings, charging filters, switches and sparkplugs.
• Will be assigned daily projects or special assignments to be performed according to priority, availability of staff and availability to equipment and supplies. All assignments or projects will have a timeline for completion.
• Must be adept in the safe handling of all power tools.
• Move and set up furniture.
• Basic Lawn & Landscaping maintenance such as weed pulling, mowing lawns, planting flowers, week whacking, hedge trimming, etc.
• Shoveling snow and operating snow blowers.
• Raking leaves and operating riding lawn mowers and commercial lawn mowers.
• Assist with maintaining supplies and organization of supply area.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor that are appropriate for the position.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORKING CONDITIONS

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Pass a criminal history background check with no felonies or serious misdemeanors and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

This position is subject to IC3 Background Investigation and Drug Screen.