Landscaping Specialist
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We are currently looking for a Full Time Landscaping Specialist to join our Community Services Landscaping Team B Unit 1 team located at the Landscaping Office Tishomingo.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 - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines and meets needs- Seeks positive experience and outcomes* 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- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks- 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- May provide break coverage for others as assigned- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* 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 assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Follow instructions, both written and oral * Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies* Methods and materials used in groundskeeping and landscaping* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and managementSkills:Experience:Essential:* No prior experience required.Education:Essential:* High School, GED or EquivalentCredentials:Essential:* Pass general background check* Standard Driver's LicenseWorking 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 coord, 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 lbs* Significantly strenuous work* Sitting up to 75% of shift* Standing up to 75% of shift* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception* Walk up to 75% of shift* May work evening shift* May work holidays* May work rotating shifts* May work weekend shift