2. Laborer - Youth Hire

Title: Laborer - Youth Hire

Location: Kotzebue, AK

Status: Part Time, Temporary

Position Summary:

The Laborer position provides seasonal support to KIC's Facilities Management team. This role assists with general cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and upkeep of KIC properties and grounds. The position is designed to provide youth with hands-on work experience while promoting teamwork, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

The Laborer is expected to maintain a positive attitude, follow direction, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment while delivering courteous and respectful service.

This position is temporary and intended for summer youth hire.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of KIC buildings, offices, and surrounding grounds.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform light duty maintenance and general labor duties as directed.
• Support preparation and cleanup for maintenance and repair projects.
• Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians and Construction team members with duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to follow instructions and work as a part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Approved State of Alaska work permit required for applicants ages 14-16.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a fast paced multi-tasking environment requiring reliable attendance. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. Employees are required to work both with a team and individually.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and co-workers
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs
• Vision requirements include: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check. The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.