Horticulture Technician

About the role

The Horticulture Technician maintains and enhances Tribal Government grounds and campus horticultural areas, including gardens, orchards, and greenhouses. Responsibilities include planting, harvesting, inspecting, and general upkeep, along with other duties as needed to support program goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid with planting, watering, pruning, and general plant care.
• Perform routine landscape maintenance, such as mowing, weeding, and mulching.
• Operate and maintain tools and small equipment.
• Support greenhouse or nursery operations.
• Maintain grounds, sidewalks, parking areas, and outdoor facilities.
• Follow safety protocols and report issues or observations.
• Assist with events, departmental needs, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year of related employment experience in the landscaping or grounds upkeep field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant care and landscaping preferred.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Completion of the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
• Maintain a record of dependability and promptness.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Additional Information

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part by any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

To receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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