Casual Labor

Open: March 6 2026Close: March 23 2026Job Title: Casual Labor MaintenanceDepartment: GELC Reports To: GELC DirectorHours: Part timeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixRequisition: 867 *This is a seasonal position ending September 2026Position Summary:Under the general direction of the Director position assists with the general maintenance and custodial duties for the Grandview Early Learning Center and other locations dependent on GELC activities such as the Little Wild Wolf Summer Camp. Cleans and routinely maintains building and associated grounds. Ensures that the physical environment is safe and healthy for the care of young Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms minor building repairs and maintenanceCleans windows inside and outside of maintenance of GELC property both inside and outside for example restrooms bathrooms classrooms offices kitchen and restocking all supplies Maintains and cleans outside playgrounds lawn stairs parking area and up and properly disposes of trash both indoors and outdoors as lawn edges and weeds and maintains outdoor areas as directed. Operates tractor riding mower and maintains gas engine equipment such as hedgers weed eaters and leaf blowerSweep and mop/steam classroom and hallway floors Repositions and arranges furniture as directed ensuring storage areas and furnishings are kept organized orderly and properly maintained. Receives supplies and transports them to proper locations or to and disinfects surfaces in all areas and waste in maintenance of GELC vehiclesReports concerns to cooperatively with other Maintenance staff on projects and other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months related experience. Knowledge of proper grounds-keeping landscaping and basic carpentry skills. Working knowledge of how to properly use and maintain maintenance and grounds-keeping tools and equipment. Must pass a criminal background check and other licensing standards for child care. Must have a valid Washington State drivers license liability insurance and reliable : Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization. Must attend required Tribal Language classes scheduled throughout the SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized or CertificatesMust have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance. Employee must be able to operate a GSA vehicle and comply with the Tribes Vehicle use Test required prior to and periodically throughout acceptably pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout complete and pass a drug and alcohol screening upon hire and throughout Skills and AbilitiesAbility to learn the methods materials and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning buildings. Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and surrounding premises. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. Ability to set priorities and finish work in timely manner. Must maintain confidentiality at all demonstrate ability to sensitively work in a child care setting around an ability to remain calm and follow the Centers Emergency Care Plan in the event of an emergency. Demonstrates good judgment and acts responsibly and attentively to avoid any injury or endangerment to anyone at the DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outside weather conditions extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very are frequent trips to off-site locations using the employees own Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as . or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. 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