Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper Armstrong Air & Space Museum Summary:

Assists in the performance of a variety of ongoing tasks crucial to maintain the buildings and grounds of the Museum. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position which will average between 15-20 hours per week. E ssential

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleaning of museum interior, including mopping, vacuuming, and dusting, as needed.
• Collects litter from the museum grounds and disposes of it.
• Keeps landscaped areas free of weeds, trims bushes and trees as necessary, and waters plants or seeds as needed.
• Applies mulch to the picnic grove and around other trees, and collects garbage from the outdoor trash receptacles.
• Assists the facilities manager with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None Qualifications:

  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. Language Skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions and communicate effectively with the public. Technical Skills
• Skills to operate hand tools, power tools, a variety of custodial equipment and machines, and mowing equipment.

Knowledge of plumbing and electrical work helpful and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires frequent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.

Requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. Requires full range of eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate tools, etc. Range of hearing, speech, and sight conducive to communicating with a varied audience and/or staff, to record, prepare and convey appropriate materials and information. Involves exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and substances. Ability to work under high-stress conditions; keeping irregular hours.

Work Environment:

• Outside in all weather conditions.

Frequent exposure to dust, water and wet working areas. Infrequent exposure to chemical and noxious fumes and odors. On-site work environment. Occasional evening and frequent weekend work. Involves frequent contact with staff and public. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and veteran status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation:

$10.80 per hour, non-exempt.

Benefits include:

sick time, free museum membership, discounts on museum merchandise and select programs.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $11.20 per hour

Work Location:

In person