Force Account Crew

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

89427. 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.