Grounds Technician - Newark Earthworks
About The Position
The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor spaces. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure that grounds are well-kept, safe, and visually appealing. The technician will work on landscaping, lawn care, and general maintenance duties, ensuring that all outdoor areas are clean and properly maintained. This position is a full time (40 hours a week) seasonal position. Work will be conducted between the months of May through October. Primarily responsibilities will be geared toward landscape maintenance which include clearing litter and sticks, mowing grass, and assistant in projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor of the Newark Earthworks.
Requirements
- High School Diploma PLUS one to three years relevant working experience OR Post-secondary degree or technical certification from an accredited institution in a relevant field
- Valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
- Knowledge of proper operation and safety procedures for equipment necessary to perform essential functions such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other commercial landscape and maintenance equipment
- Understanding of safe handling and usage of materials necessary to perform essential functions of position including commercial-grade cleaning and sanitizing solutions, herbicides, and pesticides
Responsibilities
- Perform general groundskeeping and landscape duties including mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding, and maintaining lawns and flowerbeds.
- Aid in tree-work including trimming, pruning, chipping, and clean-up of fall tees and large limbs.
- As directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, work alongside Statewide Maintenance crew and other maintenance and grounds technicians in the Historic Site System to complete large projects.
- Clean and maintain tools; alert Maintenance Supervisor when service and repair equipment including tractors, mowers, automotive stock, etc. is required.
- Install and remove attachments on equipment as needed to perform tasks
- Remove debris including trash, sticks, and leaves from walkways, parking lots, and other designated areas; remove garbage from receptacles
- Maintain parking lots, roads, and sidewalks on property
- Follow all safety rules and protocols for operating equipment
- Assist with the setup and teardown of indoor and outdoor events onsite
- Maintain a friendly demeanor when approached by visitors when working on site.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
