Landscapr

Pechanga Tribal Government; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pechanga Tribal Government is seeking a Landscaper to maintain the park grounds and Tribal buildings, trim trees, plant beds, operate irrigation, and keep sidewalks and parking areas clean and safe.

Under general supervision, you will use hand and power tools, lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety procedures, and adhere to Drug-Free policy, with background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Clean DMV required.
• Minimum 2 years of landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaping in designated areas and assist where required.
• Plant, mow, water, fertilize and maintain lawns, trees and plants around government center and public areas.
• Operate hand and power tools for lawn maintenance.
• Maintain beds, shrubs and trees; plant and replant as needed.
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs and operate equipment safely.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies; comply with Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Powered equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Landscaper position will perform all landscape maintenance in assigned areas of the park and around all Tribal buildings and structures on and off the reservation, including trimming trees and planting. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Proceed under general supervision with instruction and assistance provided when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all landscaping in designated areas and provide assistance where required.
• Plant, mow, water, fertilize and maintain all lawns, trees and plants surrounding the government center and public access areas.
• Utilize hand and power tools to aerate, weed, trim and edge for lawn maintenance.
• Utilize garden and hand tools to plant and maintain flowering beds, shrubs and trees.
• Lift and move unbalanced, heavy materials for laying sod, topsoil and potting supplies
• Employ appropriate dosage and established methods for proper usage of fertilizer and chemicals.
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, plants, burial sites, and other grounds features including litter removal
• Provide proper maintenance and minor repairs to landscape equipment and tools when needed.
• Operate irrigation controls and perform repairs to irrigation as needed.
• Must practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Clean DMV
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in landscaping or related field required

• Experience using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes preferred

• Experience with operating powered equipment such as pruning saw, blowers, hedger, weed whips, and edger’s preferred

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment and random testing.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.