Laborer

Pala Band of Mission Indians; Pala (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pala Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Laborer for the Tribal Services department. The role supports the Tribal Services Manager by performing outdoor maintenance and refuse tasks while assisting in community needs.

The position runs full-time, hourly from 6:30am to 3:00pm, with duties including digging trenches, tree cutting, septic cleaning, and trash pickup on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. A valid CA driver’s license and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid California Driver’s License with DMV printout.
• 1+ year of general construction or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outside maintenance and refuse work.
• Dig trenches and assist in cutting down trees.
• Clean septic tanks and pick up trash as scheduled (Wed/Fri).
• Help other departments as needed within tribal services.
• Must lift 100 pounds or more.

Skills

Follow directions

Communication skills

Independence

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Laborer
Department/Division: Tribal Services

Status: Full-Time / Hourly / 6:30am-3:00pm

Supervisor: Tribal Services Manager

Subordinates: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laborer will be responsible for providing assistance to the Tribal Services Manager in responding to the needs of the tribe and its residents. This position performs various assigned duties in outside maintenance and refuse work. This position will be providing assistance needed within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to follow directions and work without constant supervision.
2. Assists in digging trenches.
3. Assists in cutting down trees.
4. Clean septic tanks and clean up trash.
5. It is mandatory to pick up trash on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
6. Help other Pala Band of Mission Indians departments with anything needed.
7. Must be able to lift 100 pounds or more.
8. Be able to endure extremes in temperature or harsh weather conditions.
9. Set up for Special Events such as: Rodeo and Cupa Days.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

1. Prior knowledge, use and application, of construction and maintenance equipment.
2. Knowledge of and experience with small community water/wastewater systems is highly desirable.
3. Proficient in use of small hand tools and power tools is desirable.

1. Ability to adequately communicate orally to accomplish work
2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
3. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people in a varied economic, educational and cultural background.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree or GED certificate.
• MANDATORY Valid California Driver’s License. Also, attach printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Minimum 1-year general construction or maintenance experience.
• Physical and emotional condition adequate to meet the demands of the assigned workstation and duties.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED