What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine and Agriculture Support Staff position at Pascua Yaqui Tribe, AZ?
Salary : $35,131.20 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00082
Department : MENTAL HEALTH
Division : SEWA UUSIM
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
Job Summary
The Equine and Agriculture Support Staff duties may involve the horse and animal care, feeding and exercise of the programs horses, plant, and harvest, care of plants and crops, and general labor work. Incumbent will set up and operate equipment, prepare and care of animals, and plantings for the Sewa Uusim Program both on and off ranch facilities such as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's Tortuga Ranch facility.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Ranch Caretaker with the management of livestock, plants, and crops located on the ranch.
- Follow exercise schedule for horses and other animals, monitor and water and feed supplies, maturing, and care of crops.
- Perform a variety of duties related to the feeding and watering of all stock, care of plants, and crops.
- Perform daily, basic care of horses, stable work such as cleaning stalls and pens, and performance areas.
- Prepare livestock for shows, community events, and Sewa Uusim / Systems of Care group therapy sessions.
- Perform saddle and tack maintenance and care of equipment.
- Work on equine plant activities with tribal youth and members.
- Set up and oversee day-to-day schedule for plant and crop care.
- Notify managementabout the physical conditions of the animals, crops, or equipment under their care.
- Assist, the Lead Ranch Caretaker, as a guide for Tribal guest to the Ranch as needed.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Skills and Abilities :
Education, Certifications and Experience Required
High School Diploma or GED plus one (1) year of general maintenance experience;or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Special Requirements :
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").
Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D?
Do you have one (1) year general maintenance experience?
Are you able to drive manual transmission and 4WD vehicles?
Are you able to operate farm equipment?
Do you have a current Commercial Driver's License, (CDL)?
Are you able to obtain a CDL within ninety days (90) days of hire?
This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends, are you willing to work non-traditional hours?
Do you a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current background clearance will result in termination from this position.
Required Question
Salary : $35,131
