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Landscaper Maintenance Assistant - Castine, ME

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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$34,309 / year median in Mississippi

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Looking for a change of scenery? We mean a big one. We're looking for someone from the Mississippi area ready to trade Gulf Coast humidity for salty Maine air. Tucked along the coast of Castine, Maine, Nautilus Island offers a rare opportunity to work and live in one of the most peaceful, scenic settings imaginable. We need a reliable, hard-working individual to help with general property maintenance and light landscaping on Nautilus Island. This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who takes pride in keeping grounds clean, tidy, and well-maintained. Schedule This is a seasonal position. You would work 6 days per week with intermittent shifts each day to cover morning, afternoon, and evening needs.
What You Can Expect:
A Balanced Team:
You will be working alongside a Chef, Landscaper, and Island Caretaker to ensure the guests receive the best service, and the house is well kept.
Accommodations:
While on the island, staff will have their own house to stay in that is separate from the main estate. Responsibilities Pick up and clear fallen branches and debris Weeding garden beds and maintaining flower/planting areas Weed wacking / string trimming along walkways, fence lines, and hard-to-reach areas Leaf blowing and clearing walkways, driveways, and common areas Light painting touch-ups (fences, railings, small structures, etc.) General cleaning of outdoor spaces Basic upkeep of tools and equipment used on the job Reporting any larger maintenance or landscaping issues that need attention Qualifications Prior experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or general maintenance preferred (not required) Comfortable operating basic landscaping equipment (weed wacker, leaf blower, etc.) Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions Able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for extended periods Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented