Maintenance Worker/Landscaper

Date: 03/20/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Maintenance Worker/ Department: Aha Macav Housing Entity

Landscaper
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Employment Status: Full-Time
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Sensitive
Supervisory Status: No Salary Minimum: DOE
Driving Classification: Valid Driver’s License

Summary:

This position performs on-going maintenance repairs for the rental units managed by the Aha Macav Housing
Entity (AMHE). The maintenance worker also performs preventative maintenance to reduce the risk of future
problems. Responsibilities will also include fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries. Communication with
the tenants is crucial therefore the selected individual must have internal and external excellent communication
and customer service experience. This position will include demolition, repair, and modernizing of rental units,
and landscaping all areas of the housing authority complex and assigned areas. On-call assignments will be
determined by the maintenance supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform demolition of rental units, repair of units (drywall, interior/exterior painting, repair plumbing,

• Will be responsible for landscaping all areas of the housing authority complex and project areas.

homebuyer/homeowner units based on eligibility.
• Maintain and keep all tools and equipment assigned in safe and good working condition.
• Will be required to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under

the FMIT vehicle insurance policy.
• Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and or Project Manager/Maintenance Manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Be responsible to report any vehicle maintenance issues immediately.
• Will be responsible for on-call maintenance based on the needs and determination of the maintenance

supervisor.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to tenants, vendors, other departments, and co-

workers.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and tenants.
• Able to work alone in many different aspects of the job duties.

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Qualifications:

• Required: Knowledge of housing construction and all hand and power tools related to the field of

• Required: A good work ethic and dependability are a must.
• Required: Have landscaping skills and the ability to work outside in extreme heat in summer season

Education/Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Desired: Higher education.

Language Ability:

• Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with management and residents
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.

Reasoning Ability:

• Problem-Solving Skills: The maintenance worker must apply common sense and logical thinking to

• Decision-Making Abilities: The role requires assessing unit conditions during inspections and

• Adaptability and Judgement: The worker must respond to on-call assignments, evaluate emergency

Computer Skills:

• Desired: Basic computer skills (i.e, using email, entering data into maintenance management software

Requirements:

• Required: Valid driver’s license and be insurable under the FMIT insurance plan.
  

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must always practice safety protocol.
• Any experience in the construction field would be a plus for this position.
• Any experience in servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units is a plus for this

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Normal vision requirements, i.e., close vision, distance vision. The employee is frequently required to

sit or stand for long periods of time and walk distances as well as stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential
functions.

Additional Information:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive
list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe reserves the
right to amend and adjust responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs.

Employee must pass a pre-employment drug test and maintain a drug/alcohol free work environment.
Employee may be required to travel to various departments, entities and locations within the Tribal Reservation
and may be required to travel to various trainings, as necessary.

The Indian Preference Act will be enforced. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all
duties and responsibilities associated with it. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

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Employee Acknowledgment:

I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand this job description. I understand that this document
provides a general overview of my responsibilities and that my duties may be modified as necessary to meet the
needs of the organization.

Employee Name (Print):

Employee Signature:

Date:

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