About the position
The Maintenance/Groundskeeper position at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a full-time role focused on maintaining the grounds and participating in ground construction activities. The job is located at 1310 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801, and reports directly to the Maintenance Director. The working conditions can be challenging, as they include exposure to dirty environments and extreme temperatures, as well as the physical demands of lifting and carrying heavy objects. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and possess a strong work ethic. In this role, the Maintenance/Groundskeeper will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the upkeep and aesthetic appeal of the grounds. This includes maintaining plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers, as well as pruning and removing debris from walkways and stairs. The position also involves watering and performing irrigation activities for the landscaping, spraying for weeds and insects, and operating large power lawn mowers, edgers, and hand tools. Additionally, the groundskeeper will be responsible for operating vehicles such as pick-up trucks and dump trucks for hauling purposes and trash removal. The role requires performing minor maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools, assisting in the maintenance of parking lots, and conducting snow and ice removal from designated areas. The Maintenance/Groundskeeper will also be involved in installing and removing outdoor signs and traffic control barriers, as well as assisting with building repairs on the Shawnee campus. Custodial duties may also be assigned as needed, and the individual will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director.
Responsibilities
- Maintain plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers; prune trees and shrubs.
- Remove debris from stairs and walks, rake leaves, and mow lawn.
- Water trees, shrubs, and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
- Spray for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
- Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
- Operate pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
- Assist in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.
- Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required.
- Install and remove outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.
- Perform and assist in building repairs on Shawnee campus as needed.
- Perform and assist with custodial duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
- Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
- Experience maintaining grounds from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
- Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
- Position requires valid Oklahoma Driver's license.
- Must pass successful drug screening and background check.
