Job Description

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Job Announcement

Open: October 8, 2026 Close: October 23, 2026

Job Title: Landscaper Department: HUD Housing

Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 960

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance & Rehab Manager, performs a variety of outdoor lawn and maintenance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Routine duties include mowing, edging and weeding. Prunes trees and shrubs as needed. Removes moss and fertilizes lawns and flower beds. Picks up and removes yard debris. Hauls debris to dump.
2. Trims and removes trees.
3. Assists with the laying of gravel, topsoil or sod delivered to project sites.
4. Clears properties of invasive bushes/shrubs, ivies and other weeds.
5. Uses a variety of power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, riding lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters and snow blowers, pressure washer, brush hog, scissor lift, etc.
6. Performs irrigation repairs; to include changing out new heads, line leak repairs, valve replacements, low voltage, timer adjustments etc.
7. Gutter cleaning and moss removal on roofs
8. Maintains yard equipment; sharpening blades, oil changes, filter replacement, spark plugs, weed eater head replacement, pull string mechanism replacement
9. When needed this position will help in light duty maintenance activities on Housing maintained units
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass a criminal background check.

Other Requirements

• Grounds maintenance, gardening and landscaping techniques.
• Ability to ensure proper handling and disposal of chemicals as required by the Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out routine written or oral instructions.

Licenses or Certificates

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driver’s License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent the employee from operating a Tribal vehicle or complying with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
2. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
3. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
4. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, noise, chemicals and dangers of working in the vicinity of heavy equipment or power tools.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
3. Work may be performed on steep terrain or uneven surfaces.
4. There are frequent trips to off-site locations.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

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*Please do not wear perfumes, colognes, or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are allergic.

If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863

or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.