Groundskeeper

Job Duties

Operates machinery to include but not limited to loaders, backhoes, snowplows, graders, etc. Operates mowers, trimmers, and hand tools in maintenance and repair operations.

Trims trees, plants trees, landscapes, and keeps grounds in good physical condition. Possesses knowledge of fertilization and planting.

From time to time, manual labor will be required to perform the job duty at hand

Picking up trash on all 3 BBCR properties is a daily duty throughout one’s shift to maintain a clean appearance. This includes picking up trash and or cigarette butts from the ground within the BBCR properties

Painting the parking lots, roadway lines, and curbs as needed. This includes the center lines, fog lines, and the parking lot lines, as well as any handicap spots throughout the BBCR properties

Picking up any big items at the receiving area that is considered trash and disposing them properly

Emptying the cardboard trailer once a week

Filling potholes on the BBCR properties as needed

Plowing the parking lots at all 3 properties, including the parking ramp

Snow removal

Shoveling is required where equipment can’t reach

Salting roadways and sidewalks as needed

Completes and submits all paperwork and logs all necessary information.

Delivers and picks up supplies as directed.

Department uniform is required and provided to the employee, which must be worn during scheduled work hours unless prior arrangements have been made with management.

Must attend all mandatory department trainings.

Must attend all required Title 31 and/or SAR trainings.

Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.

Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.

Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.

Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.

Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Minimum Education Required

High School Graduate - GED

Minimum Experience Required

Valid Driver’s License issued in the US is required.

Driving eligibility determined by FDL approved guidelines.

High School Diploma or GED is required

Demonstrated experience in parking lot, ground maintenance, and landscaping is required.

Demonstrated experience in the use of power and hand tools effectively and safely is desired.

Ability to trim trees, cut lawns, landscape, and snowplow, shovel walks, and otherwise keep grounds in good physical condition is required.

Operations consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.

Ability to back up a trailer

Ability to operate snowplows. Straight plows and V-plows

Ability to operate riding lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and chain saws

Ability to operate a skid steer and Loader is preferred, or willing to learn how to operate this equipment within a years’ time of hire.

Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.

Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.

Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.

Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

Travel is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.

Walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling are required.

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions.

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$15.29 - $17.20 / Hourly

Postal Code

55718

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

54403

Job Benefits

401(K) retirement, vision plan, dental insurance, PTO, health insurance