Groundskeeper

Cleveland Museum of Art•Cleveland, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain the grounds of the Museum and the Fine Arts Garden as assigned by performing various duties related to landscaping, maintenance, and groundskeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior landscaping and maintenance experience required.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Ability to drive vehicles, including pickup trucks.
Must be able to use various hand tools and operate various landscaping equipment, such as, but not limited to tractors with implements, mowers, trimmers, blowers, lawn edgers, chain saws, tow motors and Bobcat skid steers.

Responsibilities

Cutting of grass, edging and trimming along walks, shrub beds and trees.
Weeding of landscape beds and around trees as needed.
Pruning of trees and shrubs to improve growth or to remove damaged or dead branches and twigs. Also removal of sucker growth at bottom of trees.
Cleaning the Grounds area and removal of litter daily.
Leaf cleanup as needed.
Snow removal from walks and driveways. Apply salt and calcium to areas as needed to prevent ice hazard conditions.
Planting of grass, trees, shrubs and bulbs. Assists with the operation of the irrigation system.
Repairing of fences, gates, sandstone walks, walls and irrigation lines.
Cleaning of drainage grates, ditches and culverts.
Sweeping of dirt and debris from walks, driveways, stairwells and Parking Garage.
Emptying of trash containers on Museum Grounds daily.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs as needed.
Rotate, replenish, and water plants inside of the museum in Public areas.
Perform special projects as assigned by Supervisor of Grounds.
May be required to perform miscellaneous pick-up and deliveries for the Museum when needed.
Assist in the recycling program.

Benefits

Partner level membership to CMA
Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
20% discount in the museum store
25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
Free Garage Parking
Free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
HSA
FSA
401(k) with company match
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
ID Theft
Legal Services
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off