Maintenance & Grounds Worker

Atmore, AL
Full Time
Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
Entry Level
Maintenance & Grounds Worker 

Are you hardworking, dependable, and enjoy working outdoors? Apply today to join our team as a Maintenance and Grounds Worker!


Department: Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled 


Join Our Mission:
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.

About the Role:
Maintenance & 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Core Qualifications: 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two (2) years of verifiable job related employment experience required.
  • Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
  • 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.
Essential Competencies:
  • 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.
Total Rewards Package:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Performance bonuses and COLA increases

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

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.

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