Landscaping Specialist

We are currently looking for a Full Time Landscaping Specialist to join our Community Services Landscaping Team A Unit 3 team located at the Landscaping Building Ada working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Performs a variety of lawn care and landscaping needs. Responsible for the maintenance, preservation and general care of the Chickasaw Nation softball complex facility and fields. Establish procedures to maintain and enhance the overall condition of the softball fields, including lining, marking, grass maintenance, watering and fertilization. Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash and other debris including collection and disposal of waste at the softball complex.

Performs all other lawn care and landscaping needs as assigned.

Responsibilities:

* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes

* 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 general upkeep of work area and maintains 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 laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.

* Operates mowers, string trimmers, aerators, sprinklers, chain saws and other landscaping power and hand tools

* Removes debris, cleans flowerbeds and prunes bushes as needed at assigned facility

* Establishes procedures to enhance and maintain the overall condition of the sports fields, including lining, marking, grass maintenance, watering and fertilization

* Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash and other debris including collection and disposal of waste at assigned facility

* Re-works and conditions sports fields for play before, during and after games

* Operates, loads and tows dump trucks, trucks, tractors, or other light construction equipment as needed

* Mows the lawn and cleans surrounding landscapes

* Maintains equipment/machinery, systems and building by completing preventive maintenance schedules

* Sweeps walkways, removes litter, empties exterior trashcans and maintains paved areas

* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:

* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral

* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements

* 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

* Methods and materials used in groundskeeping and landscaping

* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:

Experience:
Essential:

* No prior experience required

Education:
Essential:

* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:

* Pass general background check

* Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:
Essential:

* Outside, all weather conditions

* Hand tools

* Power tools

* Pass pre-employment drug test

* Eye wear

* Gloves

* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach

* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp

* Operate hand tools

* Manual dexterity

* Operate power tools

* Able to drive assigned vehicle types

* Frequently lift and or carry and or carry up to 10 lbs

* Frequently lift and or carry up to 25 lbs

* Frequently lift and or carry up to 50 lbs

* Significantly strenuous work

* Sitting up to 75% of shift

* Standing up to 75% of shift

* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception

* Walking up to 75% of shift

* May work evening shift

* May work holidays

* May work rotating shifts

* May work weekend shift