On-Call Staff I

General Laborer

A General Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at an assigned project site. The Laborer will start by arriving at their project site and receiving their assignments from their site supervisor. This position is an "On Call" position and will end once the assigned project is done. The General Laborer can be assigned but not limited to, Public Works, Parks & Rec's Event Staff, and Admin Janitorial Staff.

A good percentage of the General Laborer's Day is spent outdoors, so the physical demands are heavy. They must be able to kneel, stand and walk long distances on uneven ground. Physical fitness is a must. The General Laborers must be able to handle high temperatures and extreme weather as these projects will be going well into the summer months.

The General Laborer will be hired as "Pool" employees. As jobs are available, they will be called in for work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:

• Cleaning and preparing project site
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment
• Building and taking down temporary structures
• Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes
• Trimming and hauling tree cuttings
• Weeding and picking up trash
• Sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms
• Operating and tending machinery and equipment
• Set-up and take down of Tribal Events
• Follow all instructions from your assigned supervisor

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Any combination of education beyond the minimum requirement as well as any experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in the outdoor elements
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work weekends

Physical Demands

Special equipment, tools, machinery: Hand and power tools, specialized supplies and equipment such as shovels, trimmers, mowers, rakes, trowels, forks, man-lifts etc.

Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties, not specifically mentioned, may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall scope of this position.

Required

All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing. Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer