MAINTENANCE GROUNDSKEEPER

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VACANCY ANN.#:    STOI-25-099

TITLE:                           MAINTENANCE GROUNDSKEEPER

DEPARTMENT:         FACILITIES

SUPERVISOR:           FACILITIES DIRECTOR

STATUS:                      FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

RATE OF PAY:           $16.85 – $20.57 / HOUR

OPENING DATE:      OCTOBER 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE:       NOVEMBER 14, 2025

 

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this position is to maintain all facilities at the Spokane Tribal Pow Wow Grounds. This includes all buildings, RV sites, landscape, tree’s, plants, grass, fences and playgrounds located on the Pow-Pow grounds premises. This position will also be responsible for assisting with any events happening at the Pow Wow grounds as needed including but not limited to setup, cleanup, and coordination.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILILTIES REQUIRED:

  • Performs a wide variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (i.e. carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects, tasks and/or workorders within the established time frames.
  • Repair broken water lines to the kitchens, frost free hydrants and all other main waterline repair and construction.
  • Operate heavy machinery such as mini-excavator, backhoe and skid-steer to complete and repair major water and sewer breaks on the Pow Wow grounds site.
  • Assists the maintenance staff with projects (i.e. completing specific tasks, transporting and/or securing materials etc.) for the purpose of completing projects, tasks and/or Work Orders in a safe and efficient manner as needed.
  • Ensure the grounds/facilities are operating in safe, clean, sanitary, efficient, comfortable and sound condition.
  • Prepares written materials (i.e. activity logs, time reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
  • Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
  • Repairs equipment and building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment and/or condition.
  • Maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in a safe operating condition.
  • Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving safety concerns.
  • Adheres to all safety regulations and reports any safety concerns to the supervisor.
  • Assist with the burial services when needed.
  • Maintain the tools, sheds, fences, and other appurtenances at the burial sites.
  • Routine cleaning of facilities.
  • Other duties as needed and as assigned.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, mini-excavator and skid-steer.
  • Must know how to drive an ATV.
  • Must have experience operating a pickup truck with a snow plow.
  • Must be able to effectively follow written and verbal instruction, fill out work orders, read and comprehend assembly and safety instructions and keep accurate records and logs.
  • Must have basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and/or maintenance skills.
  • Must have at least one year work experience in the carpentry, construction or maintenance field.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position. Ability to lift up to 50lbs., kneel, bend, climb ladders, work on a roof, work in inclement weather, work in an environment subject to chemical cleaners, pesticides (lawn maintenance), dust, allergens etc. The position requires above-average agility and dexterity.
  • Must be willing to work after hours as needed.
  • Must always maintain confidentiality.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

 

*Tribal Preference Applies – Tribal Preference grants preference in employment to qualified enrolled Spokane Tribal Citizens, Spouses of Spokane Tribal Citizens, First Line Descendants of Spokane Tribal Citizens, and Citizens of other Tribes and Other Applicants, in that order.

 

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

 

MUST APPLY ONLINE: https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/477?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

 

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Kammi Rosenbaum

P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit, WA 99040

509-458-6583 or 458-6527

E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com

Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

All Law Enforcement positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 1-year probationary period