Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and leading a crew that performs a variety of tasks involving horticulture skills such as pruning and planting; grounds maintenance activities such as weeding; and landscape equipment operation (blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, mowers and edgers) in order to maintain grounds and landscaped areas across the Seminole Tribe of Florida Reservations. The individual assists in the supervision and monitoring of field crew as well as vendors and contractors; plans, coordinates and supervises landscaping projects; coordinates necessary maintenance and repairs and conducts and maintains inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

Qualifications / Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent GED is required. Completion of college-level coursework in horticulture, pest control or other landscape maintenance subjects and/or training in landscape management is required. A Minimum two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance work, including experience in a lead capacity or any combination of relevant training and experience may be consider. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft office software. Ability to travel to all Seminole Reservations and work a flexible schedule including, weekends, evenings and holidays.

About STOF

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail).

With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. It is based at the Brighton Reservation located at 17201 Civic St NE, Okeechobee, FL 34974. This is not in the main city of Okeechobee, rather closer to the Lakeport/Moore Haven area. There may be occasional day travel to our other Reservations in South Florida. Are you ok with the schedule and commute?
• Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? If so, please indicate position and employment dates.
• Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• grounds maintenance work: 2 years (Required)
• supervision of field crew, vendors, and/or contractors: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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