Grounds Lead

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

15 days of PTO plus company-paid holidays

401k retirement plan with company match

Job summary

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is looking for a dedicated Grounds Lead to manage landscaping and maintenance tasks. You'll coordinate activities, ensuring spaces are beautifully maintained.

Ideal applicants will possess a high school diploma and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and inclusion. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or maintenance-related experience.
• Ability to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating, monitoring, working, and leading gardening activities.
• Perform maintenance work on landscapes, trees, and lawns.
• Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.

Skills

Grounds care techniques

Ability to operate grounds-related equipment

Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Groundskeeping power equipment

Job description

Department: Academy Campus (Museum)

Reports to: Associate Director, Facilities

Job Type: Full-time – Regular

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Summary/Objective

The Grounds Lead will assist with coordinating, monitoring, working, and leading assigned gardening and grounds maintenance activities.

This position will be represented by a union.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Perform tasks for the management of landscapes, including lawns, palm trees, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
• Perform skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; water lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
• Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate and assist with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Coordinate and participate in the maintenance of DG (decomposed granite), walkways, sidewalk, fences, and other areas.
• Assist with special events set-up and breakdowns, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
• 2+ years of grounds or maintenance-related experience.
• Knowledge of grounds care techniques.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and a positive and respectful attitude with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, and visitors.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment and tools.
• Ability to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sprinkler system experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper caring for DG (decomposed granite) is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to repeatedly move and transport up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and heights.

Required Vaccination

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage