Grounds Maintenance Worker

Nisqually Indian Tribe; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform routine lawn care for Elders and rental homes, including mowing, trimming, and debris removal. The role requires operating basic equipment and maintaining clean, safe outdoor spaces in tribal housing areas.

Responsibilities include keeping gutters clean, managing equipment inventory, and recording work orders, with duties expanding as needed.

Qualifications

• Washington State driver’s license and insurability under Nisqually Indian Tribe’s insurance.
• Physically capable of moving about on property; exposure to varying outdoor temperatures.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and performs general yard maintenance for elders' homes, rental homes, playgrounds and other common areas.
• Trims weeds around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using appropriate hand tools.
• Keeps elders areas clear of garbage and debris.
• Cleans gutters for elders and rental homes.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for inventory of equipment and accessories for program.
• Maintain record of work orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

NATURE OF WORK

Routine grounds maintenance that may include any combination of the following: watering, raking, mowing, weeding, planting, and trash/litter removal. Areas to be maintained by the Housing Program include Elders homes, Rental homes and outlying common areas.

Please note: NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Mows lawns and performs general yard maintenance for elders' homes, rental homes, playgrounds and other common areas.
• Trims weeds around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using appropriate hand tools.
• Keeps elders areas clear of garbage and debris.
• Cleans gutters for elders and rental homes.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for inventory of equipment and accessories for program.
• Maintain record of work orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Nisqually customs and traditions in relation to Tribal Elders.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in operating and maintaining lawn maintenance equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take responsibility and perform duties with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate record of work orders.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for Nisqually Elders and Community members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Washington State driver's license and be insurable under the Nisqually Indian Tribe's insurance.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on property; exposure to varying outdoor temperatures.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Salary: $20.05 per hour