Cemetery Community Garden Caretaker

Winnebago TribeWinnebago, NE
7d$17

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Garden and the Cemeteries on the Winnebago Reservation. Duties include, but are not limited to, sodding, seeding, planting, fertilizing, operating earthmoving and lawn care equipment, maintenance, upkeep, cleanup and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of operations and maintenance of all grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, bush hogs, backhoes, skip loaders, manual transmissions, dump trucks, and chainsaws required.
  • Must perform all duties in a manner that adheres to and promotes defined company safety standards.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the operation, care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, mowers and hand powered tools owned by the Tribe. Schedule repairs as needed.
  • Apply fertilizer, seed, and weed killer as needed as well as water all identified areas.
  • Maintain a safe work environment at all times; follow all safety rules and regulations and bring safety concerns to direct supervisor.
  • Submit monthly reports of activities and accomplishments including submission of a final harvest report.
  • Responsible for the overall presentation and appearance of the communities cemeteries which includes mowing grass, pruning shrubs, trimming trees, spreading of pesticide/herbicide, weeding, landscaping, maintenance of fences and other structures with in the cemeteries including graves and headstones.
  • Mow lawns, edge walkways, and trim trees and hedges to give grounds a clean, manicured look.
  • Responsible for maintaining segregation of tribal garden plots, planting, weed control, watering, harvesting, and transport of produce to Farmers Market or other local destinations.
  • Document and map community garden plot dimensions including areas identified as ‘Bago Grows’ plots.
  • Planting of fruits and vegetables in the tribal gardens, fertilizing, composting, adding trellises/supports and harvesting.
  • Will provide supervision to Summer Youth Employment workers, VISTA workers, TANF workers, community members and volunteers.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
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