Maintenance Laborer

Hopi Junior Senior High School; Polacca (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopi Junior Senior High School is seeking a Maintenance Laborer in First Mesa, Arizona. Under general supervision, the employee assists with facilities maintenance tasks and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties on the school site.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of facilities maintenance or construction experience. You will operate power tools and equipment, perform groundskeeping, and follow supervisor instructions to maintain a safe

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One (1) years’ work experience in facilities maintenance or construction.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor and a variety of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance work as directed by the supervisor.
• Digs ditches and trenches by hand where the earth may be hard and compact.
• Does leveling and grinding work by hand. Mixes and pours concrete, asphalt and other surface materials. Installs and maintains various types of fences.
• Performs grounds keeping maintenance to include tree, lawn, and shrub maintenance.
• Performs excavation, grading, cleaning and other general laborer tasks.
• Operates equipment including forklifts, jackhammers, wackers etc.
• Occasionally operates tractors, backhoes, compactors for excavation, grading and paving.
• Places and finishes asphalt, concrete and other hardscape surfaces.
• Erects scaffolding.
• Sweeps sidewalks, parking areas, asphalt toppings and empties exterior trash receptacles in order to keep the school campus visually appealing. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community.
• Works alongside the maintenance workers when needed, to accomplish the assigned task.
• Under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, follows shop routine or other specific orders given by the supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe workplace condition and unsafe equipment to the supervisor.
• Works with little or no supervision, therefore responsibility to the department is a must.
• Performs a variety of general tasks as assigned.

Skills

Operate tools

Maintenance knowledge

Grounds keeping

Heavy manual labor

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Jackhammers

Wackers

Job description

Hopi Junior Senior High School Facilities & Operation Department - First Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Maintenance Laborer

Hopi Junior Senior High School Facilities & Operation Department - First Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hopi Junior Senior High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5520936
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Laborer REPORTS TO: Facilities & Operation Director DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operation CATEGORY: Classified

CONTRACT TERM: Twelve Months (12) CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The position of Maintenance Laborer, under general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman assists with facilities maintenance tasks and works independently to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties. This position performs manual labor activities on school site.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performs manual labor and a variety of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance work as directed by the supervisor.
• Digs ditches and trenches by hand where the earth may be hard and compact.
• Does leveling and grinding work by hand. Mixes and pours concrete, asphalt and other surface materials. Installs and maintains various types of fences.
• Performs grounds keeping maintenance to include tree, lawn, and shrub maintenance.
• Performs excavation, grading, cleaning and other general laborer tasks.
• Operates equipment including forklifts, jackhammers, wackers etc.
• Occasionally operates tractors, backhoes, compactors for excavation, grading and paving.
• Places and finishes asphalt, concrete and other hardscape surfaces.
• Erects scaffolding.
• Sweeps sidewalks, parking areas, asphalt toppings and empties exterior trash receptacles in order to keep the school campus visually appealing. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community.
• Works alongside the maintenance workers when needed, to accomplish the assigned task.
• Under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, follows shop routine or other specific orders given by the supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe workplace condition and unsafe equipment to the supervisor.
• Works with little or no supervision, therefore responsibility to the department is a must.
• Performs a variety of general tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to operate and maintain various types of power and hand equipment to include small engine equipment, and hand tools for maintenance and lawn/ grounds keeping work.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment appropriate to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and standard practices of the building and maintenance trades.
• Ability to support the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of grading and paving.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work from sketches, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others.
• Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
• Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One (1) years’ work experience in facilities maintenance or construction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
• Valid State Driver Licenses.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.90 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dakota Francis
• Hopi Junior/Senior High School PO Box 337
• Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
• Email: [e-mail]

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