Grounds & Maintenance Worker

Responsibilities

• Mowing lawns with riding or push mowers
• Trimming and edging around trees and sculptures
• Trimming and removing trees and bushes
• Planting nursery stock with both manual labor and operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered equipment and machines
• Cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping
• Planting trees and shrubbery
• Fertilizing and watering trees and plants
• Removing snow by shoveling and/or operating mechanical snow removal equipment
• Emergency storm response
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment in workshop and storage area
• Monitor inventory and equipment care
• Safely operate light vehicles such as lifts, riding mowers, sprayers, and golf carts
• Follow all OSHA safety standards associated with the landscape, horticultural, tree and construction industry
• Ensure that grounds and maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools and machines
• Facilities & Conservation Support
• Support with general maintenance of site, including occasionally assisting with repairs & installation of artwork
• Fill out maintenance reports and take photos for documentation purposes
• Aid with the conservation of sculptures and fabrication, installation of exhibitions, and removal of exhibitions pieces both outside and in the indoor galleries
• Aid with ad-hoc requests to support Facilities & Conservation as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy machinery, such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, tree chippers, all-terrain forklifts, snow removal vehicles, etc.
• Proficiency in operating groundskeeping equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery (training also provided)
• Valid NYS Drivers’ License required
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Works primarily outdoors
• Frequent lifting, stooping, or bending
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift/move up to 90 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions
• Boot allowance and uniform provided