Farm & Ranch Worker

Tier: 1

Department: Land Management

Supervisor: Farm & Ranch Foreman

Location: 15185 K Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $18.61 - $21.41

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

The Farm & Ranch Worker is responsible for maintaining both cattle and bison herds and maintaining the land on PBPN grounds. Duties will include but are not limited to fixing and maintaining fencing on the reservation, driving and operating farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray, cut timber and brush, harvest, and hay for PBPN, erosion control, planting grasses, controlled burning of pasture/ditches, as well as building and maintaining ponds, terraces, waterways, and maintaining sheds, barns, etc. This position will perform a variety of duties that are the responsibility of the Land Management Department.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Six months to 2+ years of applicable experience as a farm and/or ranch hand or land & agriculture maintenance. To include but not limited to farming, ranching, crop/land maintenance, livestock care and maintenance.
• Must have a Non-Commercial Kansas Driver's license (farm use) Class A, or willingness to obtain one within 90 days of employment and be insurable with the Nation's insurance.
• Must have a Pesticide Applicator certificate or willing to obtain one within 90-days of employment.
• Must possess a record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment.

Education: High school diploma or GED

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