Position Summary

Under supervision of the Field Maintenance Supervisor, performs the upkeep and maintenance of landscaped areas, and immediate village area; also performs general maintenance work on roads, Tribal facilities, building and equipment; care of bison herd, poultry, fencing and Community Garden. Additional anticipated support for tribal related activities, preparation for cultural use and village areas.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs basic landscape and ground development and maintenance tasks including, planting, cultivation, weeding, mowing, trimming, irrigation, fertilization, pruning and spraying.
2. Operates, maintains, and repairs associated power equipment.
3. Maintains existing fences and installs new fences as needed.
4. Layout, install, operate, maintain and repair associated irrigation systems.
5. Lay out and install landscape systems.
6. Cleans grounds and removes litter/debris, refinishes paved surfaces, cuts weeds. Sweeps walkways, shovels snow and applies ice melt to prevent ice buildup.
7. Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of associated supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the Pueblo of Sandia.
8. Post cleanup and repair from extreme weather conditions. Early prep prior to facility workforce shifts.
9. Using hand and power tools, performs basic building construction and repair tasks.
10. Operates, maintains and repairs associated power tools and equipment.
11. BISON range management: Evaluates range condition, health of animals, and conducts pasture rotations, barn and property maintenance and cleanup. Hauls and maintains hay bale inventory, assists with weaning, vaccinations and when called upon butchering.
12. Bale Wagon Operator: Maintains a quality environment through cooperation collaboration while hauling bales for community farmers. Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of Bale Wagon. Being helpful, supportive and giving prompt attention to Bale Wagon services.
13. Farming of Community fields and Orchard, applies agricultural practices: Develops and maintains the community Farm. Duties include but are not limited to, Harvesting, irrigating, planting, cultivating, weed control, mowing, fertilization, spraying, pruning and collection of seeds. Operate, maintain and repair a small greenhouse.
14. Proper customer service regarding distribution of any resources provided by the Pueblo of Sandia which may be dry or packaged goods to harvested produce that may have to be portioned or prepared per customer.
15. Boundary, right-of-way, and project fence maintenance and repair: Performs and constructs various types of fences, using basic fencing techniques.
16. Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes cleaning and removing of trash.
17. Responsible for thorough knowledge of the Pueblo of Sandia policies and property community policies.
18. The above-listed duties are intended to be general in nature and level of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
19. Haul equipment, furniture, material, or items directed by Management or Tribal Administration.
20. Village cleanup or prep as assigned.
21. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions.

All Team Members must:

1. Be polite, friendly and professional always.
2. Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company.
3. Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings.
4. Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands.
5. Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment.
6. Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Possess knowledge of plant characteristics, landscape layout and development.
2. Possess knowledge of principals of landscape maintenance.
3. Ability to work under limited supervision and to supervise and direct work to others.
4. Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment used in landscape and grounds installations, and farming
5. Ability to operate and maintain small equipment used in landscape maintenance, gardening and farming
6. Ability to use hand and power tools in building construction and repair.
7. Ability to make basic repairs to mechanical, plumbing and electrical installations.
8. Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
9. Ability to maintain equipment and supply inventory.
10. Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures and reporting requirements.
11. Ability to perform duties considering the full use of Personal Protective Equipment without restrictions.

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Must be able to fit, test, and utilize a respiratory mask as protection from harmful vapors and particulates.

Preferred:

Previous experience.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
   1. Must not have been convicted of a DUI in the past three year from the date of hire.
2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.
4. Ability to obtain and maintain any other licenses and/or certifications as determined by management.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required:

1. Work may be scheduled beyond the normal workday and on weekends.
2. Duties are performed outdoors or indoors subject to hazards such as insecticides, cleaning agents, disinfectants, solvents, wet surfaces, hot weather, snow and ice.
3. Work will be associated with high noise levels emanating from power equipment.
4. Subject to hazards such as infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dust and gases.
5. Duties will involve work on even, uneven, rocky, flat, slopped and/or hard surfaces.