Job Information
Walker River Paiute Tribe Force Account Crew in Schurz, Nevada
POSITION SUMMARY:
General construction and rehabilitation of existing units, to include carpentry, roofing, painting, tape and texturing, foundation construction, cabinet installation, plumbing, electrical and similar items.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Perform work in a safe manner.
- Accomplish and complete daily work order reports when required.
- Framing and forming, constructs, repairs, restores and installs structures such as floors, doors, walls, windows, stairways, furniture, cabinets, shelves, and roofs.
- Operates and performs preventative maintenance on hand and power saws, planers, lathes, joiners, shapers, drills, sanders and a variety of hand tools.
- Installs locks, knobs, hinges, closures, and other fixtures to structures.
- Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site area.
- Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
- Observe safety regulations and wear helmets and other prescribed protective equipment.
- Report promptly any problem or obstacle about rehabilitation of progress to the foreman or supervisor for early resolution.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance; of standard construction practices utilized in housing construction, renovation, and rehabilitation; and of materials and equipment used in all phases of housing construction and rehabilitation.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to lift heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to interact effectively with other WRPTHD and Tribal staff, residents, agencies, businesses and the general public.
- Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools; of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Proficient at the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills.
- Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates.
- Knowledge of cabinet-making techniques.
- Time management skills
- Ability to estimate time and materials needed for assigned work projects.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Pride of craftsmanship.
- You may be required to work in cramped areas or at considerable heights.
- You may work outside at various times of the year and experience a considerable range of environmental conditions.
- You need to be in good physical condition to carry or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Self-motivated and disciplined with a positive attitude.
- Be an active team member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe Housing Department Team.
- self-motivation to start and complete duties and assigned work.
- Actively participate in training and possess a desire to learn different skills.
- Arrive on the jobsite ready to work at the start of everyday.
- Work exceptionally well with others on the job, which includes all Housing staff.
- directives given by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of operating hand tools and power tools and shop math.
- Incumbent must provide their own tools.
- Applicant must pass a drug test prior to employment, random testing throughout employment and pass background check.
- Must have their own transportation, possess a valid Nevada Driver's License; must provide a current DMV print out with application.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- OSHA Certified.
To Apply:
Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources Department located at the Tribal Administration Building, 1022 Hospital Rd., Schurz, NV
- Call Human Resources at 775-773-2306 x2315 for such application. You can e-mail application with supporting documents to:
hrdirector@wrpt.org
or online at
www.wrpt.org
If Hired:
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug t st and any random drug testing as required by the WRPT Personnel and Drug-Free Workplace Policies, with satisfactory results.
Indian Preference and TERO:
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472-473 and the Walker River Paiute Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance
WR-01-01, as amended.