Grounds Keeper

Grounds Keeper

Grounds Keeper

Job Category : Maintenance

Requisition Number : GROUN012500

Location : Airway Heights, WA 99001, USA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Description :

Hiring Preference : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality : It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs :

Core Purpose : We Make People Feel Special. Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

Core Values : We Take Pride In Everything We Do. Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first. Everyone is Welcome Here. Respect and honor all guests, use sincere "thank you" and "goodbye," and use guest name whenever possible. We Choose Excellence Every Day. Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions : Assists all casino personnel with day-to-day activities by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures.

Insure quality of facility meets or exceeds all set standards.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining physical structure of establishment.

Assure roof cleanliness by keeping roof swept and gutters and drains clean.

Assist in moving materials as needed.

Assist in maintenance duties.

Clean up construction debris and assist in disposing of worn or unusable items.

Deliver and pick up parts, equipment and supplies from storage and vendors.

Move equipment and supplies.

Remove ice and snow.

Operate snow removal equipment i.e. truck mounted snow plow, deicing equipment, ATV with plow, snow blowers, gaiter.

Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, forklifts, back hoe, & bob cats.

Operate lawn mowers, weed trimmer, hedge trimmer, lawn edger.

Landscaping repairs and new installation. (Including planting of perennial flowers).

Automatic lawn sprinkler repairs and installation.

Install new plumbing and repair existing.

Welding and fabrication of parts and materials.

Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.

May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.

Daily trash pickup on all Hotel Resort and Casino properties, plus Parking Garage, parking lots and 252 lots.

Pressure wash all entries to Casino / Hotel / C-Store, sidewalks, loading docks, and trash compactor areas on a weekly basis.

Run sweeper for curb cleanup throughout property as per weekly schedule.

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : No supervisor responsibilities.

Education :

High school diploma or GED. One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.

Experience :

One (1) year specialized experience in one maintenance field, i.e. or painting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. One (1) year experience in Maintenance related work.

Skills :

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public department heads, associates and the public Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions.

Other Requirements :

Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License. Washington or Idaho State Driver's License (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle). Certification required to operate a forklift. Data input and operation of Maintenance PM System. Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Demands :

Requires the ability to lift and / or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound. Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks. Occasionally requires standing and / or sitting for sustained periods of time. Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally. Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and / or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.