Groundskeeper II

Company: the Chickasaw Nation
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Groundskeeper II - 19236

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

*Tupelo, MS - Laborer - Full Time*

_Posted 9 days ago - - Apply before June 8, 2025_

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We are currently looking for a Full Time Groundskeeper II to join our Homeland Affairs Preservation team located at the Chickasaw Preserve working .

*Summary:*

The role of the groundskeeper II is to conduct the maintenance, preservation, conservation and general care and operations of historic sites managed by the Chickasaw Nation. Maintain respect for the sites by protecting cultural, archaeological and natural resources located within site boundaries, while performing necessary and routine maintenance. Assist with the beautification and safety of sites for visitors to experience and learn about Chickasaw history and culture.

*Responsibilities:*
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
* Greets and engages with a smile
* Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
* Maintains and promotes professionalism
* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Be familiar with the cultural and natural resource management plan of all historic sites managed in the Homeland and assist the historic site coordinator in carrying out these plans
* Independently, conduct periodic rounds of historic sites in the Homeland to check for the security of structures, contents, gates and fences while remaining observant for public safety
* Provide historic site coordinator with reports on the conditions of historic sites, assist in the development of new projects, and recommend preventative preservation and groundskeeping tasks
* Assure and confirm visitors of historic sites have written permission, have signed liability release waivers and agree to follow the rules of the properties
* Preserve physical appearance of designated areas through mowing, trail maintenance, tree removal, protected plant maintenance, and high tunnel maintenance while leaving protected areas undisturbed
* Properly maintain, repair and store landscaping tools and equipment per approved procedures
* Assist the historic site coordinator with the research, care and protection of natural resources
* Assist the historic site coordinator with the training of groundskeeper I positions to familiarize new employees with historic sites, management plans and proper use of equipment
* As assigned, drive tour groups to designated sites in a shuttle bus
* Proactively performs building maintenance, carpentry, and grounds keeping duties
* Attends all required in-service training, school, required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings
* Performs all other duties as assigned

*Competencies:*
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Methods and materials used in groundskeeping and landscaping
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

*Skills:*

*Experience:*

Nonessential:
* 2 years directly related experience

*Education:*
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential:
* Associates Degree in directly related field

Nonessential:
* Associates degree in environmental studies, agriculture, or a related field

*Credentials:*
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License

*Working Conditions:*
Essential:
* Outside, all weather conditions
* Hand tools
* Power tools
* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Eye wear
* Gloves
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Operate hand tools
* Manual dexterity
* Operate power tools
* Able to drive assigned vehicle types
* Frequently lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
* Significantly strenuous work
* Sitting up to 75% of shift
* Standing up to 75% of shift
* Walking up to 75% of shift
* May work evening shift
* May work holidays
* May work rotating shifts
* May work weekend shift

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Work Location: In person

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