JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the janitorial/landscape general maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment. And performs other related duties as assigned. This class is the journey-level position in the Support Services series. Positions at this level work with minimal supervision and perform skilled tasks.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Funeral Support-tent and chair set up, set up facilities for culturally appropriate services, assist with funerals such as, but not limited to: Casket inventory and delivery, funeral supply inventory and delivery.

• Event support-deliver table and chairs, garbage cans, tent set up, stage set up for large tribal government events

• Performs manual labor and uses various types of hand and small power tools such as hammers, saws, drills, weed-eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, hoes and mannix. Performs minor adjustments and repairs to such equipment.

• Mows, edges and trims lawns using hand or small horsepower mowers, edger’s and sweepers; waters and weeds lawns, shrubs and flower beds; rakes and clears litter; clears brush and gathers leaves.

• Sweep and clean facility perimeters.

• Maintains daily logs and completes work requests on assignments.

• Identifies supply needs and make purchases as necessary.

• Strip, wax and scrub various types of floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets; machine buff floors; dust, wash and vacuum surfaces.

• Performing equipment maintenance and repairs;

• Mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals following directions recommended by product manufactures.

• Move, stock and loads and unloads materials, equipment and supplies.

• Drive pickup trucks, automobiles and other small, motorized vehicles in connection with manual work activities. Performs minor repairs or adjustments, lubrication and safety checks on mechanical and cleaning equipment.

• Assist in room set-ups, moving and arranging furniture, office relocations, and setting-up and removing chairs, tables, room dividers, etc.

• Perform special cleaning and special event duties as required; work varying shifts.

• Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Two (2) years janitorial/landscape experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance on the job.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Skilled in:

• Safe and proper care and use of tools and equipment.

• Safe work practices and procedures.

• Performing minor equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Recognizing safety hazards.

• Performing a variety of routine to skilled janitorial/landscape functions.

• Completing assigned work in a timely and efficient manner.

• Safely operating janitorial and landscape equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.

  Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial/landscape work.

• Basic math.

• Safety and sanitation practices and measures required.

  Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Read and write.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Operate and care for janitorial/landscape equipment and supplies.

• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices.

• Perform work involving regular physical activity.

• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Use initiative; use independent judgment.

• Arrive to work in a timely manner.

• Attend required training.

• Work varying shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Licenses or Certifications Required

A valid and current Washington State driver’s license.

Job LocationUS-WA-Auburn

of Openings 2

Division Organizational Support

Closing Date 09/20/2024

Job Status Hourly

Type Regular Full-Time

Pay Grade 5 - DOE

Hiring Manager Title Dir of Organizational Suppt Ser

Status Accepting