Maintenance Worker

Salary
$19.00 to $25.00 DOQ
Job Type
Full-time
Deadline to Apply
July 6, 2026

Description: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for providing overall maintenance and custodial services for the offices and grounds of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe including general cleaning, repair and assembly functions.

Duties: Perform routine maintenance tasks, daily trash and recycling removal, snow removal, basic carpentry, painting, and cleaning.  Perform routine cleaning tasks dusting, organizing, standard SOP garage, tool and inventory intake.  Maintain appearance of Tribal grounds by mowing, shoveling, trimming and pruning, weeding garden areas, raking, and watering as necessary.  Operate lawn care equipment, hand and power tools, and other specialized tools.  Maintain security of building and property.   Order and maintain inventory of building supplies to include monitoring building needs.  Maintain all certifications i.e. fire safety, sprinkler operations, knowledge of codes and lock boxes, OSHA, forklift operator.  Work independently with minimal supervision. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Prior experience in maintenance and custodial required.  Knowledge and experience in basic principles of custodial work and safe work practices.  Must be able to interact with outside contractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.) who provide maintenance services for the Tribe and the public in a professional and courteous manner.  Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license and auto insurance.  Background check required.  Must have the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Send Resume or Application and list of three Professional References to:

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Attn: Joel Smith, Interim Executive Director

PO box 217, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633.

jsmith@mnchippewatribe.org

To download an application, visit our website at www.mnchippewatribe.org and click on Employment.

EEO-Indian Preference