Landscaping Specialist - 32306

Winstar; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation is seeking a Full Time Landscaping Specialist to join the Community Services Landscaping Team B Unit 1. The role involves lawn care, maintenance of the Chickasaw Nation sports complex facilities and fields, and adherence to safety and dress code standards.

Responsibilities include operating multiple landscaping tools, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting field preparations before, during, and after games. Candidates should be ready for outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior landscaping experience required.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Provides first-class customer service to internal and external customers.
• Completes required training and development.
• Supports a safe, collaborative work environment.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and safety protocols.
• Operates lawn care equipment and power tools as directed.
• Maintains sports fields by mowing, edging, watering and fertilization.
• Loads and unloads materials; handles debris removal.
• Drives and operates light equipment as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attendance & punctuality

Honesty & reliability

Rule comprehension

Groundskeeping knowledge

Professional communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

String trimmers

Aerators

Sprinklers

Chainsaws

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Landscaping Specialistto join our Community Services Landscaping Team B Unit 1 team located at the Landscaping Office Tishomingo working.

Summary

Performs a variety of lawn care and landscaping needs. Responsible for the maintenance, preservation and general care of the Chickasaw Nation sports complex facility and fields.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• 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 a clean, organized work area and ensures 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 rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• 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

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 lbsSignificantly 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

Training

• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork