Groundskeeper

Marbles Kids Museum•Raleigh, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Groundskeeper Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theater located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies. The Opportunity Love working with your hands and being outdoors? This could be the perfect role for you! At Marbles, we believe the magic starts the moment guests arrive. The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all exterior campus spaces to ensure they are vibrant, welcoming, and reflect Marbles’ commitment to play. This role plays a key part in creating an outdoor environment that supports the museum’s mission and provides a positive first impression for all guests.

Requirements

1 year of experience in landscape maintenance preferred.
Basic garden knowledge and experience, with both produce and ornamentals.
Proven interpersonal and verbal skills to positively engage with guests, particularly with children in the museum.
Interest and ability to excite, inspire and engage children while working in a busy guest service environment.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, collaborate with a team, and provide and receive constructive feedback.
Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
Carrying up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally using a ladder and going up and down stairs.
Must be able to work at heights.
Schedule flexibility is required including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

Execute ongoing grounds maintenance, including planting and transplanting, weeding, sweeping, and general upkeep of all outdoor spaces.
Under the direction of the Grounds and Facilities keeper, plant and maintain all of Marbles’ landscaped areas, including but not limited to outdoor exhibits featuring herbs, produce, and vibrant perennials and annuals.
Ensure that growing spaces, natural areas, and mulch beds are presentable and free of litter or debris.
Facilitate proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, and watering cans.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by spraying or spreading.
Maintain an organized supply of all garden tools and materials.
Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Support volunteers in regular outdoor maintenance and landscape renovation projects.