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Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Job Type: Seasonal Position
Job Number: RCHA10007
Division: Tribal Administration
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Maintenance Mechanic Assistant
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18-$22; w/benefits
Supervisor: Maintenance Mechanic II
Hours: Seasonal, FT May-November
Department: Maintenance
Location: Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority
JOB SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position in the Maintenance Department that performs vacant unit prep, minor maintenance, grounds care, custodial duties, manual labor and assists the Maintenance Mechanic II as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to vacant unit clean-outs, stripping/buffing floors, washing walls, unstopping clogs; replacing receptacles, light switches, fuses; basic repairs, painting, custodial, grounds keeping, snow removal, trash collection.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs minor maintenance tasks such as repairing washers; unstopping sinks, tubs, and commodes; repairing commodes and drainpipes; replacing ceiling or wall receptacles, light switches, or blown fuses; painting surfaces, cabinets, and equipment.
2. Vacant unit prep, including clean outs, washing walls, stripping, buffing floors, meth remediation, unit cleaning & prepping for occupancy.
3. Performs specific grounds care tasks in accordance with established procedures. The tasks include, but are not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, reseeding; applying fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and sterilant, sweeping walks and drives; patching parking lots and drives; repairing signs; removing snow, spreading sand and/or ice-melt.
4. Custodial duties in office building and common spaces - sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, moving furniture around, rug/carpet shampooing, replacing toweling/toilet paper, collecting garbage/waste.
5. Assist Maintenance Mechanics with general labor duties in the installation and repair of gas, sewer, and water lines, the installation or repair of plumbing fixtures, or other similar activities.
6. Performs other duties as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None.
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

1. Knowledge of building maintenance practices, materials, systems.
2. Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and methods commonly employed in the custodial care and cleaning of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
3. Knowledge of general grounds care procedures and maintenance.
4. Ability to use and maintain non-powered grounds care equipment such as shovels, axes, hoes, wheelbarrows, saws, trimmers, and hedge clippers.
5. Ability to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, tenants, and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or HSED/GED.
2. Previous building/housing maintenance, handyman, groundskeeping, custodial experience.
3. Must be able to operate and maintain powered grounds care equipment such as tractor mowers, riding mowers, push mowers, edgers, trimmers, vacuums, blowers, sprayers, spreaders, and chain saws.
4. Must be 21 years of age or older.
5. Must have a valid driver's license.
6. Previous work history of reliable and punctual attendance.

Supplemental Information
PERSONAL CONACTS: Daily recurring contacts with staff, tenants/residents, Tribal departments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform moderately heavy manual labor; to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is required to consistently stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; drive; lift/carry; push/pull; get up and down a ladder and have balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required to successfully perform this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office is located at the Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Office; work will be in office space, shop, housing units and the field (outdoors). The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will include both indoor and outdoor work which means an employee can be exposed to wet, humid, extreme heat and/or cold conditions. Employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (paint, varnish, floor strippers, cleaning/disinfecting supplies). The noise level in the work environment will fluctuate based upon the task. Buildings and vehicles are smoke-free.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Will be required to travel locally to obtain materials, travel to and from work sites and do periodic travel for trainings/meetings both locally and nationally, which may involve overnight stays.
BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of both the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior and the Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes that name or image of those entities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Indian preference and Section 3 preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
This job description is subject to change at employer's discretion, after consultation with the employee.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Application, to include work history and references; available on the Tribal website.
2. Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts and/or certificates; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below. Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.
Consent Form
Tribal Background Investigation Form
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Human Resources Department
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov
(715) 779-3700
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Workplace policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Workplace Act. The Housing Authority follows the same policy. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
All applicants for employment will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of the RCCL Chapter 43 and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a High School diploma, HSED or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have previous building/housing maintenance, handyman, groundskeeping, custodial experience?
04
Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you able to operate and maintain powered grounds care equipment such as tractor mowers, riding mowers, push mowers, edgers, trimmers, vacuums, blowers, sprayers, spreaders, and chain saws?

• Yes
• No

Required Question