Maintenance Worker

CRITFC offers competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), 12 days of vacation (to start), 12 paid holidays, and paid sick time. Relocation assistance is available. We provide professional development opportunities, promote from within, and have a Native hiring preference as part of our commitment to our people. As a result, you will find a work environment that supports and inspires our shared goals of protecting the natural world and the tribal cultural connection to it.

Summary

The position provides the maintenance of the Tribal In-Lieu / Treaty Fishing Access Sites along the Columbia River by performing work that involves a variety of trade practices such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and custodial work, including sanitizing all facilities. Maintenance workers will use hand and power tools to accomplish this work.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance / corrective maintenance and minor building repairs to the various facilities. Maintaining and repairing boat ramps and paved areas at the sites or at other facilities within the jurisdiction of the In-Lieu / Treaty Fishing Access Sites.
• Maintenance of facilities includes removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing any defective parts of utility facilities, water, and irrigation systems. Cleans and sanitizes related fixtures: picnic tables; shelters; fireplaces and fish cleaning tables. Selects the appropriate tools, and materials, and decide on methods and techniques to carry out the work. Performs visual inspection of the sites to ensure they are in good working condition. Reports/repairs any vandalism to the facilities, i.e., to fireplaces, paints, plumbing, lighting fixtures, etc., as well as protect the facilities through winterizing procedures.
• Cleans restrooms and vault toilets to include sweeping and mopping; cleaning and sanitation of fixtures, toilets, sinks, benches, and showers; cleaning windows, mirrors, and light fixtures; provides toilet paper as needed; and collecting and disposing of trash, litter, and debris. Maintains stock of janitorial supplies and advises the Maintenance Supervisor when inventories need replenishing.
• Completes seasonal lawn maintenance tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, seeding, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to directions. Cuts, trims and removes fallen trees and brushes. Uses power mowers, including riding mowers to maintain grounds; keeps such mowers and other power equipment serviced by performing minor repairs and normal operator maintenance. Mows all improved and unimproved areas. Applies vegetation control on gravel-surfaced areas, pathways, roads, parking areas, and campsites. Operates the irrigation system.
• Monitors sites for safety hazards reports emergency situations or the abuse of safety and protection policies/rules governing the sites to the Maintenance Supervisor. Operates and maintains boats and motor vehicles used to perform inspections, remove trash, and transport supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and recording use of Public Water Systems on the sites as needed and after completion of training.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to do the work of a maintenance worker with normal supervision. must be able to perform general maintenance operations using written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate and interpret instructions, specifications, work orders, and blueprints.
• Must have the ability to safely operate vehicles, power equipment, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, tools, and equipment are requirements.
• To become a fully trained Public Water System Operator, the applicant must have a HS diploma or have completed a GED, and three years minimum maintenance or construction experience is required.
• Must possess a current valid state issued driver’s license and a good driving record, see our policy below.

CRITFC Motor Vehicle Policy

This job occasionally requires driving a CRITFC vehicle or your own vehicle for business (mileage compensated), and therefore you must be able to meet the terms of the CRITFC Motor Vehicle policy. Per the policy, applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for the past three years. This includes a three-year record clear of the following:

• Reckless Driving
• Driving Under the Influence
• Suspension or revoked license
• No more than two at-fault accidents
• No more than one major violation or two minor violations.

Working Conditions

This position is in The Dalles, Oregon. Duties require that maintenance workers travel up and down the Columbia River to maintain the In-Lieu / Treaty Fishing Access Sites. The duty days and hours must be flexible enough to meet the peak use times dictated by the treaty fishing seasons and occasional overtime or weekend work may be required. Normal duty days and hours will be 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, four days a week, either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. The maintenance worker must be able to lift 75 lbs. (tools, equipment, and supplies, i.e., bags of fertilizer or grass seed, and trees/shrubs) and must be physically mobile in an unimproved riverbank setting.

Native Hiring Preference

CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages citizens and descendants of our member tribes (Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama) and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

CRITFC is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.