What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Facility Maintenance Worker II -TS position at Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation?
Announcement #
2026-217
Issue Date:
10-20-26
Closing Date:
Open until filled
On-Call Facility Maintenance Worker II
Tribal School
Department of Human Services
Hourly Wage: $16.53/Intermittent/On-Call
Responsible for performing assigned custodial services for the Yakama Nation Tribal School to assure the sanitation and cleanliness of the school, especially all restrooms, doorways, windows, walls, and floors throughout the building and school grounds. Work primarily of a general, manual nature, although certain tasks may require the use of power equipment. The duties are routine and performed regularly.
Examples of Work Performed:
Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, auto scrubber, carpet extractors, sweeper/vacuums, buffer/polisher and backpack vacuum as required for cleaning and general building maintenance.
Completes routine custodial cleaning in accordance with YNTS expectations, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing toilet, sinks, and shower fixtures, replenishing dispensers, emptying waste/recycle trash containers, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Performs routine maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and washing windows. Apply floor finish and polish floors with burnishing machine.
Cleans Tribal School lunchroom; put away tables and chairs after meals and take out the garbage.
Cleans Tribal School floors; classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways; uses a burnishing machine to shine floors.
Change light switches, wall plugs, ballasts, and heater motors as needed.
Cleans Tribal School portables; vacuum and clean bathrooms, restock any necessary items when needed.
When building is used after hours, school events, etc. must clean up after the event.
In the absence of one team member, work will be done by other shift members to assure primary duties are completed.
Maintain the security of the buildings at all times; secures doors and windows after non-business hours.
Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly work area and keeps equipment clean and well maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have basic working knowledge of air conditioning and heating systems.
Must have working knowledge of BIA guidelines applicable to grant schools.
Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines, including those applicable to people with disabilities.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds frequently, assist in lifting 100 pounds occasionally, climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet when needed.
Ability to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, dumping garbage cans, cleaning and scrubbing restrooms.
Ability to consistently bend, kneel and perform extended arms/shoulders use including overhead.
Knowledge of cleaning practices and procedures, proper use of equipment and chemicals and proper mixing instructions.
Ability to coordinate work with teammates to keep on schedule.
Ability to work independently, to work with co-workers in a cooperative and helpful manner to support other members of custodial team in performance of duties.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to carry out those instructions.
Ability to be self-motivated and have the physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work.
Skill in the use of cleaning equipment.
Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and surrounding premises.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
Have at least two years successful custodial experience.
Must possess a current First Aid/CPR card.
Must have no history of child abuse and neglect.
Must have no history or drug and alcohol abuse.
Must provide a copy of a recent medical/physical examination document.
Must have fire extinguisher certification or obtain training within 60 days of hire.
Required to pass fingerprint check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Preferred Requirements:
Certificate or degree in facility maintenance, any work or education which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
2026-217
Issue Date:
10-20-26
Closing Date:
Open until filled
On-Call Facility Maintenance Worker II
Tribal School
Department of Human Services
Hourly Wage: $16.53/Intermittent/On-Call
Responsible for performing assigned custodial services for the Yakama Nation Tribal School to assure the sanitation and cleanliness of the school, especially all restrooms, doorways, windows, walls, and floors throughout the building and school grounds. Work primarily of a general, manual nature, although certain tasks may require the use of power equipment. The duties are routine and performed regularly.
Examples of Work Performed:
Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, auto scrubber, carpet extractors, sweeper/vacuums, buffer/polisher and backpack vacuum as required for cleaning and general building maintenance.
Completes routine custodial cleaning in accordance with YNTS expectations, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing toilet, sinks, and shower fixtures, replenishing dispensers, emptying waste/recycle trash containers, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Performs routine maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and washing windows. Apply floor finish and polish floors with burnishing machine.
Cleans Tribal School lunchroom; put away tables and chairs after meals and take out the garbage.
Cleans Tribal School floors; classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways; uses a burnishing machine to shine floors.
Change light switches, wall plugs, ballasts, and heater motors as needed.
Cleans Tribal School portables; vacuum and clean bathrooms, restock any necessary items when needed.
When building is used after hours, school events, etc. must clean up after the event.
In the absence of one team member, work will be done by other shift members to assure primary duties are completed.
Maintain the security of the buildings at all times; secures doors and windows after non-business hours.
Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly work area and keeps equipment clean and well maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have basic working knowledge of air conditioning and heating systems.
Must have working knowledge of BIA guidelines applicable to grant schools.
Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines, including those applicable to people with disabilities.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds frequently, assist in lifting 100 pounds occasionally, climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet when needed.
Ability to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, dumping garbage cans, cleaning and scrubbing restrooms.
Ability to consistently bend, kneel and perform extended arms/shoulders use including overhead.
Knowledge of cleaning practices and procedures, proper use of equipment and chemicals and proper mixing instructions.
Ability to coordinate work with teammates to keep on schedule.
Ability to work independently, to work with co-workers in a cooperative and helpful manner to support other members of custodial team in performance of duties.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to carry out those instructions.
Ability to be self-motivated and have the physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work.
Skill in the use of cleaning equipment.
Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and surrounding premises.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
Have at least two years successful custodial experience.
Must possess a current First Aid/CPR card.
Must have no history of child abuse and neglect.
Must have no history or drug and alcohol abuse.
Must provide a copy of a recent medical/physical examination document.
Must have fire extinguisher certification or obtain training within 60 days of hire.
Required to pass fingerprint check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Preferred Requirements:
Certificate or degree in facility maintenance, any work or education which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $17