SEASONAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Job Description

Mt. Cuba Center is a public garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, the gardens opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans more than 1,000 acres. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and more than two miles of scenic trails throughout its natural lands. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected more than 14,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at mtcubacenter.org.

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant

The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant support the Grounds Team in the overall maintenance of Mt. Cuba Center’s landscape, including woody and herbaceous plantings, lawns, woods, garden features, paths and roadways.

Essential Functions:

Landscape and Grounds Care & Maintenance

Assist in maintaining the health and look of turf through mowing, fertilizing, watering, weed-eating, aerating, and applying compost and compost tea

Assist in maintaining woody and herbaceous plantings through planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and other horticultural activities

Assist in maintaining roads, pathways, and parking areas through surface maintenance, renovations, and leaf, debris, and snow removal

Support the Horticulture Division by assisting with the maintenance of trees, shrubs, and plants through pruning, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, watering, vegetation management, tree removal, and other projects

Maintenance & Repair Support

Assist the Grounds team in making regular repairs to maintain the fences, walls, garden furniture, drains, catch-basins, bridges, curbing, patios, terraces, courtyards, and other hardscape features

Perform regular repair and servicing activities to maintain the good condition of tools and equipment

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing

Ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain a wide range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles and small and large engine equipment

Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Basic computers skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to learn and adapt to various software and technology programs to complete work duties

Self-motivated, organized, attentive to details, and the ability to manage time and effectively function without close supervision

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed

Physical Requirements:

Requires strenuous physical work; Frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds

Please note this is a Seasonal, nonexempt position working a max of 1,000 hours per year with an average of 35 - 40 hours per week. A typical schedule will include working Monday – Friday, however, an alternative schedule that meets the candidate’s needs could be considered.

Mt. Cuba Center’s total rewards program includes competitive benefits, compensation, and perks. It is designed to promote transparency and strengthen our culture, values, vision, and mission. The compensation for our Seasonal positions is $16 per hour and perks include free admission to our garden, access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!

Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or need help applying, please email