Ground Maintenance

2024 VACANCY
Posted 4.30.2024

Ground Maintenance

Responsibilities:
Maintains site landscaping: including lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, irrigation and fertilizing
Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws and shovels efficiently.
Operating and maintain trucks and power tools (IE: lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chain saws, etc.)
Checks, maintains and repairs any general maintenance to power equipment.
Utilizing insecticides, fertilizer and chemical sprays to treat grounds.
Keeping grounds free from trach, litter and debris and empting trash receptacles,
Conducting basic irrigation audits and performing basic irrigation repairs.
Maintains equipment and supplies and replenishes as needed.
Custodial duties will be assigned as needed.
Observes safety rules and maintains a safe environment.
Assist in Culture Week and the annual feast (grounds men) which may require long hours
Winter hours - may be required to come in early and/or stay late, depending on situation
Assists in Facility Maintenance and grounds maintenance
Duties/assignments may change to meet the needs of the school due to unforeseen circumstances
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor

Key Relationships:
Position reports to the Facility Manger.

Occasionally, will interact with the principals, staff members and students

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is preferred. If the individual does not have a high school diploma or GED, an

assessment may be given.

Six months to one-year job-related experience and/or training.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
Must be able to operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chain saws, two way radio, etc.
Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties.
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Must be able to interact well with others.
Must be punctual.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to follow directions.
Must be flexible and willing work in other areas and times.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
Ability to safely use cleaning products and safely operate cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of the Mescalero Apache people and their culture.
Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
Will be required to pass drug test upon employment, then randomly selected.
Must be able to follow all school policies and procedures.

Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national
origin or other non-merit factors.

Term of Employment:
Twelve-month contract

Salary:
Placement on approved salary schedule – determined by years of experience and education/trainings

Working Conditions:
Work is accomplished within a school environment.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles may occur, and the incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Confidentially of various issues or situations are to be maintained and requires individual to abide by such conditions.
Often required long periods of standing and heavy lifting.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday May 14, 2024.

ALL positions require background checks and clearance from any criminal charges prior to employment.
Note: any felonious or any of two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions will disqualify applicant from employment.
All positions require initial drug testing upon hire, then random monthly drug testing.
Selection for employment will be based on the Mescalero Apache Tribal Ordinance 06-02.

Applications available at the MAS Administration or on our website:

maschiefs.org

Applications can be returned by mail, fax to 575-464-0053 or placed in the
drop box outside the MAS Administration building or email:

HR@mescalero.org