Seasonal Groundskeeper I - II - White Plumb Farm

Salary Range:

Level I: $15.14 - $18.93 Hourly

Level II: $16.69 - $20.87 Hourly

Hiring Range:

Level I: $15.14 - $17.04 Hourly

Level II: $16.69 - $18.78 Hourly

Job Summary:

The White-Plumb Farm Groundskeeper I or II is a seasonal position working to maintain the White-Plumb Farm Learning Center property including regular watering, weeding, and debris clean-up.

This position will work approximately 20hrs a week beginning mid-April through September.

The incumbent performs general upkeep and cleaning of museum grounds, checks irrigation system weekly for proper function and coverage, and performs landscape maintenance including mowing, watering, pruning, and weed control.

This role operates a variety of motorized equipment, hand and power tools.

This position reports to the Curator of Historic Sites.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:     

Minimum Requirements

For Level I:


* Minimum to no previous maintenance and repair activities including basic knowledge of landscape design, irrigation systems and special garden features.

For Level II


* Two (2)+ years of related experience in grounds maintenance.


* Two (2)+ knowledge of garden layout, design, propagation, and instillation techniques of horticultural features and other related activities.

Preferred


* None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Ability and willingness to assist others with questions about facilities operations, hours, and general regulations.


* Ability to safety operate and/or safely work around:
+ power equipment, hedge trimmers, edger’s, and hand blowers.


* Ability to work outside under widely varying environmental conditions.


* Ability to safely operate and perform the duties required of the position.


* Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.


* Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.


* Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner.


* Ability to effectively collaborate with team members.


* Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.


* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.


* Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.


* Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.      

Essential Functions:


* Follows written and /or verbal instructions and communicate information to others.


* Follows established safety policy and practices at all times.


* Operates equipment such as power tools, shop equipment, light trucks, and tractors.


* Cares for tools and equipment, clean shop and perform other duties as assi...