at Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Job Number: 26-578
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Four Service Center
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 2230 N. Homerun Drive
Area of Interest: Community Services
Hourly Rate: $15.86 - $19.61
Tribal Driving Permit Required: No
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Laborer performs manual work, which does not require a high degree of manipulative or acquired skill or
previous experience. Work is generally performed under immediate direction of a supervisor, but many types of
assigned work may be routine and repetitive in nature and after once learned can be carried on without difficulty
and only under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Load and unload trucks of dirt, plant cuttings, refuse and trash in order to maintain a neat and clean appearance
throughout the Community.
Dig trenches and other ditches for maintenance operations to provide areas for pipes to be placed and
maintained using shovels and trenchers under the direction of a supervisor.
Operate small powered hand tools.
Assist form setter in building forms for concrete structures; replace or repair walls, ceilings and floors; repair
kitchen sinks and bathroom plumbing needs.
Replace or repair windows and doors (interior and exterior); remove old roofing materials and replace with
new materials, rolled roofing and shingles; replace insulation in walls and ceilings.
Paint or spray walls, doors, windows, and other areas as needed; stucco exterior walls; build or replace
fencing.
Perform custodial duties, washes and cleans vehicles.
May be required to operate a gas driven tamper or whacker; may be required to operate air driven tools such
as a jackhammer or other pneumatic tools.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledgeable in the operation of common hand tools, such as hammer, sledge, pick shovel, axe and crosscut
saw.
Knowledgeable in the operation of powered hand tools.
Ability to use common and powered hand tools safely without damaging tools.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work in extreme kinds of weather.
Ability to lift and carry weights of fifty (50) pounds safely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials
and the public.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience working as a general laborer in construction, or maintenance, or warehouse, or landscaping, or
manufacturing or demolition, or janitorial, or agricultural, or road construction industry or similar type of
work required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application
.
Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designee
BENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.
Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
