Cemetery Community Garden Caretaker Job at Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Winnebago, NE

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  • Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
  • Winnebago, NE

Job Description

Benefits:



  • 401(k)


  • Health insurance


  • Wellness resources



Close: 10/23/2024

Cemetery/Community Garden Caretaker

Reports to: Lead Cemetery/Community Garden Caretaker

Salary (Grade): $16.97(G12-E)

Status: Reg., Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Location: Winnebago Construction Management Office in Winnebago, NE

Job Purpose & Position Overview
This position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Garden and the Cemeteries on the Winnebago Reservation. Duties include, but are not limited to, sodding, seeding, planting, fertilizing, operating earthmoving and lawn care equipment, maintenance, upkeep, cleanup and other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribes core mission, vision, and values.

  • Responsible for the operation, care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, mowers and hand powered tools owned by the Tribe. Schedule repairs as needed.

  • Apply fertilizer, seed, and weed killer as needed as well as water all identified areas.

  • Maintain a safe work environment at all times; follow all safety rules and regulations and bring safety concerns to direct supervisor.

  • Submit monthly reports of activities and accomplishments including submission of a final harvest report.

  • Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Cemetery Specific Duties:

  • Responsible for the overall presentation and appearance of the communities cemeteries which includes mowing grass, pruning shrubs, trimming trees, spreading of pesticide/herbicide, weeding, landscaping, maintenance of fences and other structures with in the cemeteries including graves and headstones.

  • Mow lawns, edge walkways, and trim trees and hedges to give grounds a clean, manicured look.

Community Garden Specific Duties:

  • Responsible for maintaining segregation of tribal garden plots, planting, weed control, watering, harvesting, and transport of produce to Farmers Market or other local destinations.

  • Document and map community garden plot dimensions including areas identified as Bago Grows plots.

  • Planting of fruits and vegetables in the tribal gardens, fertilizing, composting, adding trellises/supports and harvesting.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • Knowledge of operations and maintenance of all grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, bush hogs, backhoes, skip loaders, manual transmissions, dump trucks, and chainsaws required.

  • Must perform all duties in a manner that adheres to and promotes defined company safety standards.

Education Preference:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
Work Environment:
  • Both indoor and outdoor assignments are involved with frequent prolonged exposure to inclement weather. Position requires working extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays with frequently rotating shifts and duty stations. Assignments are subject to change without advance notice.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Will provide supervision to Summer Youth Employment workers, VISTA workers, TANF workers, community members and volunteers.
Training Requirements:
  • Must attend all department meetings and training courses as directed by Physical Resources Director.
Physical Requirements:

  • Normal to heavy work, which includes the ability to lift over 75 lbs.

  • Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands and feet to operate lawn equipment and company vehicles.

  • While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

  • Reading, writing, calculating

  • Above average social interaction skills

  • Reasoning/Analysis

  • Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

  • Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

  • Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Submit an application at a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.

  • If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.

  • Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Summer work, Local area, Outdoor, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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