General Laborer

Drycreekrancheria; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dry Creek Rancheria in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a General Laborer to support maintenance, landscaping, farming tasks, and event support across facilities and grounds.

Role involves outdoor labor, adherence to safety, and respectful interaction with residents. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying weather conditions; background check and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements and have the physical ability to perform labor-intensive tasks.
• Must successfully complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.
• Must complete safety and equipment-use training as applicable.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and procedures.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (I-9 verification).
• Must understand and follow English oral or written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain common areas, trails, pathways, and outdoor facilities.
• Perform landscaping tasks: mowing, weeding, planting, irrigation support, and trail maintenance.
• Assist with loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials or equipment.
• Conduct light custodial work: clean common spaces, restrooms, offices, and the Community Center.
• Perform minor, non-technical repairs and upkeep (no licensed trades).
• Provide non-skilled agricultural labor: planting, weeding, harvesting, post-harvest handling, soil prep.
• Support farm infrastructure (e.g., fence repair, irrigation checks).
• Assist with setup, takedown, and general labor needs for community events.
• Maintain respectful interactions with residents and community members.

Skills

Physical stamina

English literacy

Job description

Dry Creek Rancheria, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA

• Travel Required: No

Description

General Laborer

Department: Varies (Housing & Community Development, Facilities, Public Works)
Reports To: Food Systems Manager and/or Assigned DCR Department Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Employment Type: Temporary, Seasonal, or On‑Call

Position Summary

The General Laborer supports the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians (DCR) by performing a wide range of manual labor tasks essential to the maintenance, upkeep, and day‑to‑day operations of DCR land, facilities, infrastructure, and landscaping activities. Under the direct supervision of the DCR Housing & Community Development Department’s Food Systems Manager, this role is responsible for carrying out physically demanding work in a safe, efficient, and respectful manner while upholding DCR tribal and community values and adhering to all safety, environmental, and operational policies.

Facilities, Grounds & Infrastructure Support

• Maintain common areas, trails, pathways, and outdoor facilities.
• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, weeding, planting, irrigation support, and trail maintenance.
• Assist with loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials or equipment as directed.
• Conduct light custodial work such as cleaning common spaces, restrooms, offices, and the Community Center.
• Perform minor, non-technical repairs and upkeep (no licensed trades work).

Land & Food Systems Support

• Provide non‑skilled agricultural labor such as planting, weeding, harvesting, post‑harvest handling, and basic soil preparation.
• Support farm infrastructure (e.g., simple fence repair, irrigation checks).

Event & Community Support

• Assist with setup, takedown, and general labor needs for community events.
• Maintain respectful interactions with residents and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements and possess the physical ability to perform labor‑intensive tasks (lifting, bending, digging, standing, etc.).
• Must be able to successfully complete the required background check and pre‑employment drug testing.
• Must be able to successfully complete required safety and equipment‑use (as applicable) training.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (I‑9 verification required).
• Must be able to understand and follow oral or written instruction in the English language.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and physical exertion are required.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) or more pounds.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend or stoop.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to climb steps or ladders to reach objects.
• Exposure to dust, noise, uneven terrain, and typical outdoor hazards may occur.
• Must be able to wear personal protective or safety equipment (i.e. safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.).

Performance Expectations

• Reliability and consistent attendance.
• Safe work habits and compliance with all safety rules.
• Quality and thoroughness of work.
• Must be able to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Professionalism and respectful communication.
• Adherence to all DCR policies and procedures.

Violations of policy or unsatisfactory performance may result in removal from the laborer pool and/or termination of employment.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK ARE REQUIRED

Travel Required

No.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.