Seasonal Steward
About The Position
As a limited term staff member, you'll play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. As the weather gets warmer, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties, and you'll help make their visit special! As a Seasonal Steward, you'll help care for nine Trustees properties across the Southern Berkshires, including the gardens of the gilded-age estate Naumkeag, the hiking trails of Monument Mountain, and Bartholomew’s Cobble. You'll focus on seasonal maintenance, including landscaping, janitorial services, building maintenance, event support, and hiking trail maintenance. This is a limited term nonexempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Stewardship Manager.
Requirements
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift ~50 pounds.
- Must be able to work from ladders
- Able to bend, lift, and stand for prolonged periods
- Experience performing landscaping maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance
- Ability to work effectively with a team
- Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
- A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in landscaping or trades preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance
- Perform facilities/building maintenance
- Offer event support
- Perform hiking trail maintenance
Benefits
- Sick time: Prorated by length of service
- Vacation time: Prorated by length of service
- 12 observed holidays, 3 floating
- Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees’ health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.
- Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
- Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
