Groundskeeper​/Recycler

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The purpose of this position is to provide ground maintenance and minor building repair maintenance for Echo Cliffs Health Center. Groundskeeper/Recycler maintains the exterior safety, cleanliness, and aesthetics of the building facility for Echo Cliffs while managing its waste diversion and recycling program. Performs ground maintenance and minor repair to maintenance building, utilities, and equipment. Prevents hazards, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting the facility’s overall infection control standards.

High School graduate or equivalent (GED).

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in landscaping, commercial groundskeeping, and facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrate through past work experience the knowledge in operations of power tools and equipment pertinent to maintenance of grounds and buildings.

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to understand written and oral instructions from immediate supervisor or designee. Incumbent must have knowledge in operations of power tools and equipment pertinent to maintenance of grounds and buildings.
• Must have knowledge of safe handling of fertilizers/deicers.
• Must be able to independently determine the nature of the problem and extent of required repairs.
• Must have computer and technical skills
• Must have communication skills
• Must have a valid state driver’s license in order to operate a TCRHCC owned or leased vehicles.
• Completion of and above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC

Attendance of trade school and/ou certificates of skill labor training.

• Ability to speak Navajo, Hopi or San Juan Southern Paiute
• Basic mechanical skills are highly preferred