Grounds Assistant

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens•Muncie, IN

5d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Provide turf and hardscape maintenance across a 40-acre site. Support Minnetrista’s mission through a focus on the appearance and safety of the grounds that provides a positive experience for visitors, volunteers and staff. Assist in set-up and tear down for internal and external events in collaboration with other staff and departments.

Requirements

Have at least 1-2 years’ experience in turf maintenance.
HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
Demonstrate good customer service skills, work ethic, and teamwork skills.
Operate a manual transmission vehicle around the grounds.
Must have physical ability to operate heavy equipment.
Must be able and willing to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
Must be able to climb (stairs and ladders), stretch, reach overhead, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Hardscape maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with regular upkeep of grounds, turf, storage areas, and nature areas.
Greet and interact with visitors, volunteers, and staff in a professional manner; may work with volunteers on occasion.
Clean up litter and provide routine outdoor trash removal.
Maintain sidewalks and parking lots, including snow removal.
Install and maintain hardscape features including walkways, retaining walls and wooden structures.
Support campus activities by working with other teams to accomplish tasks, including outdoor event set-up, exhibit installation and deinstallation, and moving objects around campus or to storage.
Perform apple sorting and cider pressings; participate in tours and interpretation of cider-making process. Understand basic food handling and sanitization practices.
Open and close buildings, including locking/unlocking and use of security system.
Alert Grounds Manager of any problem that might be a potential impact to the grounds or campus.
Complete annual projects, including deep cleaning, maintenance, painting, and repairs.
Perform all other duties required.