Farm Improvement Worker - 31327

Farm Improvement Worker

We are currently looking for a Full Time Farm Improvement Worker to join our Community Services Sod Unit 1 team located at the Chickasaw Farms working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Performs activities relative to the day to day operations of Chickasaw Farms.

Responsibilities:

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Operates assigned equipment per instructions and approved safety practices
• Will be expected to assist in the welding fabrication of projects, repair and replace broken water lines and assist wherever needed in the mowing and maintenance of the Farm
• Will be expected to be able to service all tractors and vehicles at the Farm, to include oil and filter changes and topping off fluid levels
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks concerned with general sod harvesting and installation, maintaining plants, grounds maintenance, etc.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Operates big roll sod harvester and small roll harvester, from the ground aspect as well as at the controls of the harvester
• Performs operation of a tractor, including use of a front-end loader, forklift, donkey as well as 3-point and PTO operated implements
• Shovel snow/ice from walks, driveways, parking lots and spread salt in needed areas
• Maintains equipment/machinery, systems and building by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation
• Operate standard and automatic vehicles
• Basic operation, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment used in farming, landscaping, sod production and ag processes
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:

• Operate light and heavy equipment
• Knowledge, skill and ability to operate hand implements

Experience:

• 3 years directly related experience (nonessential)

Education:

• High School, GED or Equivalent (essential)

Credentials:

• Pass general background check
• Standard Driver's License (essential)

Working Conditions:

• Customer service
• May work in loud or noisy areas
• Noisy
• Outside, all weather conditions
• Rugged/rural
• Vibration
• Temperature fluctuations
• Farm work
• Hand tools
• Heavy construction equipment
• Power tools
• May be required to deal with situations that are potentially dangerous
• Potential exposure to fires and explosions
• Potential exposure to fumes
• Communications written, verbal
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Constantly lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• Moderately strenuous work
• Car, van, light truck
• Construction heavy equipment
• Multi-axle truck and or truck/trailer combination

Training:

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values:

Mission:
To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:
To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork