Lawn Care – LTE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:Lawn Care – LTE   

LOCATION:Facilities Maintenance, Tribal Properties

WAGE:$15.00 per hour, 20 hours to 40 hours/week

SUPERVISOR:Public Works Administrator & Maintenance Supervisor

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM NON-EXEMPT POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON APPLICATION FORM ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO INTERVIEWS.  

JOB SUMMARY: Mowing & trimming services for tribal properties. Maintain growth to a minimum of 3” and remove any debris from properties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acknowledge and adhere to standard safety procedures.
2. Mowing and weed-eating of tribal properties.
3. Maintain equipment used.
4. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:  None

KNOWLEDGE:  Preferred experience with a zero-turn mower and weed whip.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED, preferred.
2. Ability to self-motivate and work both independently and with others is a must.
3. Ability to work in the outdoors in extreme conditions.
4. A valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s is preferred, but not required. If licensed driver, must be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy. 

PERSONAL CONTACTS:   Daily contact will be made with the supervisor and other staff.  Occasionally contact with general public and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to work in the outdoors while exposed to the elements. Ability to drive, walk and stand for prolonged periods. Physical ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Primarily a vigorous field-oriented position involving; lifting, bending, and walking on uneven terrain especially in hot and humid weather. Must be able to bend and lift 50 lbs. All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Local travel only.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

Tribal Background Investigation Form

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

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