Tribal Groundskeeper

Viejas Enterprises - Alpine, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alpine, CA

About the position

The Tribal Groundskeeper is responsible for performing a variety of grounds maintenance tasks at a public Tribal facility. This role involves both skilled and semi-skilled manual labor, including litter pick-up, tree trimming, fertilizing, and the installation and repair of irrigation systems. The position requires the ability to operate various power tools and equipment while ensuring the grounds are maintained in an aesthetically pleasing condition. The Groundskeeper works under general supervision and is expected to perform tasks efficiently without the need for continuous oversight.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned area of public Tribal facility.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently without direct supervision.
• Repair systems, components, fixtures, and equipment in response to trouble calls or work orders.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment such as mowers and edgers.
• Weed out undesirable plant species from ornamental plant beds.
• Mow and edge lawn areas using power mowers and edgers.
• Water lawns, trees, and shrubs using manual or automatic systems.
• Drive tractors and operate power trimmers and other equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and irrigation systems in clean working order.
• Fertilize lawns and plants by hand or with power equipment.
• Pick up litter and debris, rake leaves, and wash down sidewalks.
• Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of good physical work methods.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to oral commands in emergencies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• California driver's license required.
• Experience working with various maintenance supplies.
• Knowledge and proper use and maintenance of tools related to job functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and acceptance of diversity.