• Tribal Maintenance Laborer

    Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino Resort (Watersmeet, MI)


    Tribal Maintenance Laborer

     

    Watersmeet, Michigan

     

    Tribal Hourly

     

    POSTED: NOVEMBER 24th, 2025 DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8th, 2025

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    POSITION:

    Tribal Maintenance Laborer

    DEPARTMENT:

    Maintenance

    SUPERVISOR:

    Maintenance Supervisor

    LOCATION:

    Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Operations

    EMPLOYMENT:

    Full time

    SALARY/PAY RATE:

    $14.00-$16.50/Hour

    DESCRIPTION:

    The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians ("LVD”) is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to perform routine maintenance duties including rough carpentry, painting, and basic equipment of facility repairs and snow removal.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor to receive daily assignments.

    •Uses tools and supplies from Maintenance Area.

    •Responds to maintenance requests promptly and trouble shoots repairs needed.

    •Performs simple carpentry tasks, such as installing shelves, hooks, wall repair.

    •Changes light bulbs, replace fixtures, and does similar minor electrical tasks.

    •Opens clogged drain, fixes leaks, and performs other simple plumbing jobs.

    •Does touch-up painting and repaints rooms as required.

    •Assists in outside ground maintenance as needed.

    •Assist with loading or unloading trucks and moving furniture when needed.

    •Awareness of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions required with tools being used and area work is performed in.

    •Maintains tools and maintenance equipment in working order and keeps maintenance area in neat condition.

    •Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools and machinery.

    •Sufficient physical agility to work from ladders or on roof if necessary.

    •Ability to work in cold conditions, for snow removal.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    •Must be a steady, reliable worker.

    •Must be able to read simple instructions and follow simple diagrams.

    •Must be able to perform tasks independently after being given instructions.

    •Must have general knowledge of equipment used in mechanical, electrical and construction repair techniques.

    •Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently in carrying out duties.

    •Must be willing to work outside as directed.

    •Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays (if weather required for snow removal).

    PREFERENCE FOR HIRING:

    Preference shall be given when it is established that the applicant meets the qualifications as stated in the job description. The following order shall be adhered to for hiring:

     

    • Enrolled LVD Tribal Member

    • Parents/Legal Guardian of LVD Tribal member children and spouses of Tribal Members

    • Other Native Americans

    • All Others

     

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position.

     

    Date Approved by the Tribal Council: September 13, 2022

    Application:

    Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

     

    Human Resources Department

     
     

    Email:[email protected]

     

    Website:http://www.lvdcasino.com/Content/Careers.cfm

     

    Phone: 906-358-4226 Ext. 7318

     

    Fax: 906-358-4913

    Our Company is Proud to Offer:

    + A fun, safe, fast paced work environment

    + Employee Meal Discounts

    + Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store

    + Golf Discounts

    + Paid Lunch

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Weekly

    + Access to training programs

    Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment:

    + LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.

    + Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Term Life Insurance Policy - $50,000

    + Short Term Disability

    + Retirement 401k with 3% contribution

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    + Paid Time Off

    + Family and Medical Leave

    + Maternity Leave

    + Bereavement leave

    + Jury Duty leave