What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Laborer position at Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians?
This position is a temporary seasonal position working 30-40 hours per week through the end of the September/October timeframe.
It is also safety sensitive - which means you will be subject to drug screening to include marijuana.
Commitment to Service
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary: Responsible for planting, maintaining, and nurturing in-ground, raised bed, and hydroponic garden areas located on at several Tribal properties.
Essential Functions:
• Work involves basic plant and garden maintenance.
• Work will include but not limited to weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and watering.
• Ability to work independently.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform other related functions as assigned.
Equipment:
• Able to drive an ATV
• Able to use a weep whip
• Utilize hand tools, rake, shovel and garden hoses
Position Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED
• Self-motivated with ability to perform under minimal supervision.
• Gardening or landscape experience.
• Ability to identify plants and weeds.
Indian Preference:
• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work environment:
• Outdoor environment; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions during various seasons.
• Occasional strenuous work required.
• Must be able to drive a government vehicle to travel to gardening locations.
Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Ensuring Accountability
• Quality Focus
• Occupational Health and Safety