Groundskeeper

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

Closes: 5/1/2024

Groundskeeper

Reports to: Lead Groundskeeper

Salary (Grade): $19.64 (G15-E)

Status: Regular, FT (Non-exempt)

Location: Winnebago Tribal Facilities Department in Winnebago, Nebraska

Job Purpose & Position Overview
Maintenance and lawn care of all tribal grounds, exterior of all tribal buildings, parks, parking lots, and the Winnebago Cemetery.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribes core mission, vision, and values.
• Snow removal & salt distribution for disabled senior citizens, dialysis patients, police/EMT/first responders homes, & 24 tribal buildings, as needed.
• Perform daily litter removal of all exterior tribal grounds to include but not limited to 24 tribal buildings, four tribal parks, U.S. Highway 75/77, BIA 3 & 17, & four tribal cemeteries.
• Mow and weed whip lawns, edge walkways, trim trees & hedges to give grounds a clean look at 24 tribal buildings, four tribal cemeteries and three tribal parks.
• Apply fertilizer, seed, and weed killer as needed as well as water all identified areas.
• In conjunction with the Winnebago Wake & Burial Program will complete grave digging (during and after funerals), prepare rough boxes, and assist with burial services.
• Cut trees & split wood for funerals, ceremonies, and for those tribal members using wood burning stoves in their homes.
• Responsible for the maintenance, and inventory of supplies & equipment owned by the company.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• Valid drivers license required; must be able to meet drivers eligibility guidelines for insurance.
• One (1) year prior experience in a grounds keeping position preferred.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of all grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, bush hogs, backhoes, skip loaders, manual transmissions, dump trucks, and chainsaws required.
• Must perform all duties in a manner that adheres to and promotes defined company safety standards.

Work Environment:

• Both indoor and outdoor assignments are involved with frequent prolonged exposure to inclement weather. All groundskeepers may be required to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays with frequently rotating shifts and duty stations. Assignments are subject to change without advance notice.

Training Requirements:

• Must attend all department meetings and training courses as directed by Facilities Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to heavy work, which includes the ability to lift over 75 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands and feet to operate lawn equipment and company vehicles.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
• If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
• Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.