Ground Maintenance Technician

Jena Choctaw Pines; Dry Prong (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jena Choctaw Pines in Dry Prong, LA is seeking a Ground Maintenance Technician to maintain casino grounds under supervision. Duties include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, weed control, debris removal, and operating maintenance equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 21 years old, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug screens and background checks. Experience with irrigation and safety compliance is preferred; tribal preference applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year grounds keeping experience.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• No felony or theft convictions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.
• Tribal preference.

Responsibilities

• Shall maintain casino entrance and median landscape, regular weeding and mowing.
• Work duties are performed outdoors often under adverse weather conditions such as hot sun, wind, rain, cold, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate maintenance equipment, including string trimmers, walking mowers, hand tools, and other gardening equipment. Assist in the repair, maintenance and installation of irrigation system.
• Will operate and transport equipment in utility vehicle or golf cart.
• Provide routine maintenance of equipment and tools reporting any safety issues or repair needs to supervisor.
• Promotes a clean, safe and healthy work environment for employees and guest. Promptly reports all concerns to Supervisor.
• Comply with regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policy and procedures, safety codes, etc.
• Ensure that the operation of equipment, tools and materials are handled in a safe manner.
• Promote internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

String trimmers

Walking mowers

Hand tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Ground Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR: Ground Maintenance Supervisor EXEMPT (Y/N): NO

CLASSIFICATION: Key Employee

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Ground Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of the grounds by performing the following duties: mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, raking and disposing of debris, plus more.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall maintain casino entrance and median landscape, regular weeding and mowing
• Work duties are performed outdoors often under adverse weather conditions such as hot sun, wind, rain, cold, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate maintenance equipment, including string trimmers, walking mowers, hand tools, and other gardening equipment. Assist in the repair, maintenance and installation of irrigation system.
• Will operate and transport equipment in utility vehicle or golf cart.
• Provide routine maintenance of equipment and tools reporting any safety issues or repair needs to supervisor.
• Promotes a clean, safe and healthy work environment for employees and guest. Promptly reports all concerns to Supervisor.
• Comply with regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policy and procedures, safety codes, etc.
• Ensure that the operation of equipment, tools and materials are handled in a safe manner.
• Promote internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year grounds keeping experience.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• No felony or theft convictions.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.
• Tribal preference.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE POLICY:

Members of the Jena Band of Choctaw Tribe shall be given absolute preference with respect to hiring, promotions, training, contracting, and separation from employment. For persons who meet the minimum qualifications, preferential treatment shall be based on the following criteria and shall be given in the following order:

• Enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw tribe who satisfy the minimum job qualifications
• Spouses of enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw who satisfy the minimum job qualifications
• Enrolled members of other recognized tribes who satisfy the minimum job qualifications
• Military Veterans
• All others who satisfy the minimum job qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pound.
• Work is generally performed outside.
• Exposure to natural weather conditions, various dusts and mists, and normal debris and hazards common at construction sites may occur while performing outdoor duties.
• Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats are needed may arise.
• Prolonged standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.