Groundskeeper I

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeepers I performs unskilled and semi-skilled landscaping duties for the Tribal Government grounds. This role is responsible for assisting in the overall maintenance of landscaped areas throughout Tribal Government facilities and grounds, providing general care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. The position involves maintaining irrigation drip systems, removing trash and debris, noting and repairing minor damage or hazards, and treating soil for planting. Additionally, the Groundskeeper I will replace defective irrigation components, operate various landscaping equipment, and perform burial services for the community.

Requirements

Must be able to read instructions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card, or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire.
Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Ability to plant, cultivate and care for shrubs and flowers and/or a willingness to learn.
Ability to use equipment and tools of the trade and/or a willingness to learn.
Ability to properly apply chemicals and/or a willingness to learn.
Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment effectively and safely.
Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
Ability to handle exposure to chemical fumes, loud noises, and heights.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
Sufficient ability to exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written working instructions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall maintenance of landscaped areas throughout Tribal Government facilities and grounds.
Provide general care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
Maintain irrigation drip systems.
Remove trash and debris for assigned areas.
Note any damage or hazards, repair minor damage and correct hazardous conditions.
Remove weeds from planted areas; treat, condition soil, and plant in accordance with established schedules.
Replace defective or broken drip system heads, remove obstructions from drip system components and make minor adjustments to valves, heads and controls.
Operate power mowers, chain saws, power clippers, rollers, spreaders, and similar equipment.
Provide burial services for the community.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.