Grounds Crew Driver

License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver's License, current insurance, or be insurable.

Summary: Responsible for providing safe, clean, and properly functioning buildings and grounds of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe facilities and property for guests and staff.

Education Requirements and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) preferred.

Six months to one year of general experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Possess interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with other employees.

Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.

Ability to pass a background and drug test.

Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.

Performs grounds care, including but not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, reseeding, applying fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and sterilants; sweeping walks and drives; patching parking lots and drives; repairing signs, snow removal, spreading sand, salt or ice melt.

Operates, maintains power and non-powered grounds care equipment.

Performs custodial tasks, including but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, extracting, mopping and polishing floors; washing, painting, ceilings, interior, exterior walls and siding; cleans windows and blinds; cleans bathrooms, showers and fixtures.

Responsible for restocking toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers and trash removal.

Operates and maintains all floor equipment.

Performs general labor tasks as assigned or as requested by other programs.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots hot water boiler, steam boilers and all auxiliary systems.

Performs maintenance and troubleshoots all building systems, utilizing Mechanical carpentry, plumbing & painting, basic electrical, masonry, plaster and sheetrock skills.

Performs maintenance and troubleshoots all heating and cooling systems.

Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as needed.

Performs shift work as needed and all other duties as assigned.

Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.

Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.

Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.

Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry and move up to 75 lbs.

Be physically capable of performing assigned tasks.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking environment.