Landscaper (Temporary)

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Landscape – Public Works, the Landscaper is responsible for general facility and grounds maintenance on the Tribal Reservation and other San Manuel properties. As part of a closely-knit team, the role performs semiskilled and skilled maintenance work on enterprise grounds and related duties to support the efficient operation and upkeep of San Manuel properties.

The primary work environment is outdoors, with exposure to varied weather conditions. The role involves operating and inspecting equipment, working on uneven or rocky surfaces, and exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, machinery, and other environmental or workplace hazards. An irregular schedule may include weekends, holidays, evenings, varying shifts, and overtime if assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Pleasant attitude and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate efficiently.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and in a fast-paced, high-demand, high-volume environment.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, move objects, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform physical activities including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient for conversational levels in person and over the telephone; speech sufficient to be understood in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Mobility to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle as needed.
• Endurance to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods and maintain efficiency throughout the work shift and during extended work hours.
• Ability to climb, crouch, kneel, bend, twist, maintain balance on rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, and lift or carry moderately heavy objects.
• Stamina to work long hours and overtime if assigned, and willingness to work an irregular schedule that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, or varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform weed abatement and control fertilization of trees, lawns, flowers, shrubs, and hedges.
• Perform regular landscaping maintenance.
• Clean and remove debris and waste from the Tribal Reservation and other YSMN properties.
• Clean and maintain roads and parking lots.
• Operate tractors and other riding equipment; inspect equipment and ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Perform erosion-control mitigation, including installing jute netting, wattles, and sandbags.
• Clean water drains as needed.
• Detect and identify plant problems and recommend treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED