Groundskeeper

Job Announcement: HR2025:62
Position Title: Groundskeeper
Advertising: Publicly
Immediate Supervisor: Foreman-Grounds
Department Director: Director-Buildings & Grounds
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Division: Facilities
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular FullTime
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes **
Opening Date: Thursday May 29 2025
Closing Date: Thursday June 5 2025 by 5:00 pm

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position
The Groundskeeper assists the Foreman-Grounds with the upkeep maintenance and repair of Tribal property grounds and premises to include Housing. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Groundskeeper is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs. The Groundskeeper is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities of the Groundskeeper

• Maintains the grounds and assist Horticulture Manager with landscaping of Tribal Administration facilities and property to include Housing.
• Responsible for the proper upkeep of sidewalks parking lots grounds keeping equipment fences planters benches etc.
• Performs a wide range of duties including mowing edging trimming fertilizing mulching and litter removal.
• Cuts away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs either to maintain right-of-way for roads sidewalks or utilities or to improve the appearance health and value of trees or shrubs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate person.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of duties including mowing edging trimming fertilizing mulching and litter removal.
• Mixes and/or applies pesticides through sprays dusts vapors incorporation into the soil or application of chemicals into trees shrubs and lawns to stimulate growth and prevent or control weeds diseases or insect infestation under the guidance of the Horticulture Manager.
• Assists with Tribal Government special events and functions.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year related employment experience in the landscaping or grounds upkeep field preferred.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of and ability to operate tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to operate lawn mower tractor and other related equipment.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit stand walk kneel crouch stoop squat and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb lift hold and move objects weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license and an insurable record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must travel and participate in required training leadership development and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical dental vision and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP) paid time off paid holidays 401K with matching bonuses and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.