Landscapr

SUMMARY:

The Landscaper position will perform all landscape maintenance in assigned areas of the park and around all Tribal buildings and structures on and off the reservation, including trimming trees and planting. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Proceed under general supervision with instruction and assistance provided when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all landscaping in designated areas and provide assistance where required.
• Plant, mow, water, fertilize and maintain all lawns, trees and plants surrounding the government center and public access areas.
• Utilize hand and power tools to aerate, weed, trim and edge for lawn maintenance.
• Utilize garden and hand tools to plant and maintain flowering beds, shrubs and trees.
• Lift and move unbalanced, heavy materials for laying sod, topsoil and potting supplies
• Employ appropriate dosage and established methods for proper usage of fertilizer and chemicals.
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, plants, burial sites, and other grounds features including litter removal
• Provide proper maintenance and minor repairs to landscape equipment and tools when needed.
• Operate irrigation controls and perform repairs to irrigation as needed.
• Must practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Clean DMV
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in landscaping or related field required

• Experience using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes preferred

• Experience with operating powered equipment such as pruning saw, blowers, hedger, weed whips, and edger’s preferred

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment and random testing.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.