Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Mt. Cuba Center•Hockessin, DE

30d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant works with our Grounds Team to maintain Mt. Cuba Center's diverse landscape. This role contributes to the care of our woody and herbaceous plantings, lawns, woods, garden features, paths, and roadways, helping to ensure our grounds remain beautiful and accessible for all visitors.

Requirements

Valid driver's license in good standing
Ability to safely operate and maintain various hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and engine equipment
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and adapt to new technology as needed
Strenuous physical work required
Regular standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and climbing
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects over 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Maintain healthy and attractive turf through mowing, fertilizing, watering, weed-eating, aerating, and applying compost and compost tea
Care for woody and herbaceous plantings through weeding, pruning, mulching, and other horticultural activities
Maintain roads, pathways, and parking areas through surface maintenance, renovations, and removal of leaves, debris, and snow
Support the Horticulture Division with tree, shrub, and plant maintenance including pruning, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, and vegetation management
Assist with regular repairs of fences, walls, garden furniture, drains, catch-basins, bridges, curbing, patios, terraces, courtyards, and other hardscape features
Maintain tools and equipment through regular repair and servicing activities