Groundskeeper Miller House

Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts • Columbus, IN

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Groundskeeper at Miller House. The role involves a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, including managing contractors, ordering supplies, and performing hands-on turf and plant care. The employee will also operate and maintain equipment, participate in emergency clean-up, and maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

• Ability to implement a landscape maintenance plan
• Ability to lead landscape-based projects
• Ability to work individually as well as manage the work of other employees and outside contractors
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to make basic calculations related to chemical applications and ordering supplies and materials
• Ability to use landscape and garden related maintenance equipment and tools, including power-driven tools
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft software
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Prior landscape maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and assisting landscape contractors
• Ordering of supplies and plant material
• Assist seasonal employees
• Turf maintenance including mowing, edging, clean-up, and removal of debris
• Planting, weeding, mulching, watering, trimming, and pruning; snow removal
• Application of fertilizers and pesticides as appropriate
• Operation and basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and implements (some motorized) used to accomplish the tasks associated with the position
• Participate in emergency clean-up as needed due to severe weather
• Maintaining Barn work area in a clean and organized manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree