Job Description

Open Until Filled

Plumber Apprentice

Reports to: Utilities Specialist

Salary (Grade): $13.30 (G8-E)

Status: Reg., Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Location: Facilities Department located in Winnebago, Nebraska

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This is skilled technical work in the installation and maintenance of all tribal government and residential plumbing systems. Work involves the performance of varied types of maintenance and some installation of all tribal building plumbing systems to include repairs and tasks following established routines in and around all tribal facilities. Specific instructions are received on all unusual jobs. Heavy lifting up to 50+ lbs. is required and work is inspected while in progress and/or upon completion for adherence to instructions and work standards.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe\xe2\x80\x99s core mission, vision, and values.
• Assist Utilities Specialist to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, hot water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains all plumbing fixtures, for all tribal facilities.
• Troubleshoot existing Tribal heating and air conditional systems.
• Maintain and repair tribal water and sewer systems.
• Must be willing to work in emergency conditions, including after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and be insurable under the tribal insurance.
• Grade 4 Water Operator Certification is preferred. Applicant must be willing to pursue and obtain such certification, if not already certified.
• Minimum of one-year experience in general plumbing duties.
• Computer skills.

Training Requirements:

• Must attend all department meetings and training courses as required or directed by Utilities Specialist and/or Facilities Manager.
• Must pursue and obtain Water Operator Certification if not already certified.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to Heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 50+lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
• If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
• Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska