Job Announcement: HR2025:61
Position Title: Maintenance and Grounds Worker
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
Division: Natural Resources and Agriculture
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager-MBWR
Department Director: Director-PRF
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Maintenance and Grounds Worker is a key line-level position responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs of the MBWR properties and grounds. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the routine upkeep, maintenance, and repair of roads, trails, bridges, fences, facilities and grounds.
• Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to machinery, equipment, buildings, fixtures and grounds.
• Checks assigned equipment daily to ensure adequate tire pressure as well as sufficient fuel, oil, and other fluid levels.
• Performs routine lawn care such as mowing, hedging, edging, fertilizing, preparing annual beds, weed eradication, and ant prevention.
• Assists in servicing all equipment including blowers, edger’s, hedgers, lawnmowers, chain saws, pressure washers, and air compressors.
• Performs pressure washing.
• Cleans outdoor furniture and pavilions.
• Assists in setting up pavilions for all public gatherings and functions.
• Follows all safety requirements and wears personal protective equipment as required.
• Provides transportation for tubing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ verifiable job related employment experience required.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Must be well organized and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to routinely walk up and down stairs, climb ladder, stand, bend, and carry items weighing from 50-80 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to work independently as required.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.