Seasonal Steward
The Trustees of Reservations · Westport, MA · 5 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$18–$20/hrTemporary
What You'll Do
- Your Impact: Come work on the Trustees South Shore properties!
- Your hard work will be rewarded with views of Boston Harbor and knowing that you are helping make our properties accessible to thousands of people every year!
- The Role: The Trustees is seeking Stewards to assist with the care of its properties on the South Shore.
- As a Steward, you will perform routine maintenance on these properties, caring for the fields, trails, gardens, structures, and other natural and cultural features.
- Day to day operations include mowing reservation entrances, trimming brush, maintaining walking trails, mowing cultural landscapes, invasive species removal and more.
- Specifically, you'll:
- Maintaining parking areas, fences, and trails
- Routine maintenance of landscapes including mowing fields and lawns, tree and shrub care, and brush removal
- Maintaining buildings and structures using carpentry tools, paint brushes, and other hand tools
- Removing trash and litter
- Watering newly planted trees at World's End
- Helping with seasonal events
- Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Requirements
- Skills and Experience: Experience operating ride on mowing equipment preferred
- Must be 18 or older
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
Benefits
- Sick Time: Mass Sick Time Accrual
- 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
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
- The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants