Under immediate supervision, performs varied manual work in janitorial and maintaining a variety of buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment and performs other related duties as assigned.

This class is the entry-level position in the Support Service series. Positions at this level work under close supervision and perform basic janitorial tasks.  

1. 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 inventory supply and delivery.
2. Event support-deliver table and chairs, garbage cans, tent set up, stage set up for large tribal government events
3. 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.
4. Sweep and clean facility perimeters.
5. Strip, wax and scrub various types of floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets; machine buff floors; dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces.
6. Performing equipment maintenance and repairs;
7. As directed, may mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals.
8. Move, stock and loads and unloads materials, equipment and supplies.
9. May be required to 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.
10. Assist in room set-ups, moving and arranging furniture, office relocations, and setting-up and removing chairs, tables, room dividers, etc.
11. 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.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Six (6) months janitorial experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance on the job.

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 custodial functions.
• Completing assigned work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safely operating janitorial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Basic math.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Read and write.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Operate and care for janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Perform work involving regular physical activity.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Arrive to work in a timely manner.
• Attend required training.

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.