Laborer

Pala Band of Mission Indians; Pala (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pala Band of Mission Indians is seeking a dependable Laborer for the Grove team. The role supports citrus grove maintenance, irrigation monitoring, and operating vehicles and equipment on site in California.

Under the Grove Manager, you will plant, prune, apply fertilizer and herbicides, monitor weather, and assist in other duties. Applicants must be 18+, have a CA driver’s license, pass background and pre-employment drug testing, and tribal preference may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must have California class C driver’s license.
• Must pass fingerprint background check.
• Indian preference will apply for qualified Pala tribal members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project work plans and carry out citrus grove ideas.
• Monitor and, when necessary, repair irrigation systems.
• Operates vehicles and other motor-driven machinery.
• Plant trees, prune, apply fertilizer and herbicides, and control rodents.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Grove Manager.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Pruning

Fertilizer

Herbicides

Frost conditions

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

Human Resources PMB 50, 35008 Pala Temecula Rd PALA, CA 92059

Position Description

Title: Laborer

Department/Division: Robert’s Ranch

Status: Full-Time / Hourly

Supervisor: Grove Manager

Subordinates: None

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Grove Manager, the Laborer will assist in the maintenance of the citrus grove and assists in monitoring weather and all related activities pertaining to the citrus grove.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in project work plans and carry out citrus grove ideas.
• Monitor and, when necessary, repairs irrigation systems.
• Operates vehicles and other motor-driven machinery.
• Plant trees, prune, apply fertilizer and herbicides, and control rodents.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Grove Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities

• Knowledge of irrigation systems is required.
• Knowledge of pruning, fertilizer, herbicides, and frost conditions.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Ability to lift, stand, and work in various weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High School graduate or equivalent education (GED) or related fields preferred.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment (including marijuana) and random drug testing during employment.
• Must have a valid California class C driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

Other Requirements

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.