Laborer

Department/Division: Robert’s Ranch
Status: Full-Time / Hourly

About the role

Under supervision of the Grove Manager, the Laborer will assist in the maintenance of the citrus grove and assists in monitoring weather and all related activities pertaining to the citrus grove.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project work plans and carry out citrus grove ideas.
• Monitor and, when necessary, repair irrigation systems.
• Operate vehicles and other motor-driven machinery.
• Plant trees, prune, apply fertilizer and herbicides, and control rodents.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Grove Manager.

Requirements

• Knowledge of irrigation systems is required.
• Knowledge of pruning, fertilizer, herbicides, and frost conditions.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Ability to lift, stand, and work in various weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High School graduate or equivalent education (GED) or related fields preferred.
• Acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.
• Pass pre-employment (including marijuana) and random drug testing during employment.
• Valid California class C driver’s license.
• Pass a Fingerprint-based background check pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Indian preference will apply; hiring preference given to fully qualified Pala Tribal Members.

Other Requirements

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.