Grounds & Outdoor Services Specialist

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia seeks a reliable Grounds Services Associate to beautify and sanitize museum grounds, including the parking deck, sculpture garden, and surrounding properties. Duties include debris removal, sweeping duties, landscaping tidying, and weather-related restoration efforts.

The role requires flexibility across mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with ongoing reporting to the Horticultural Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate light machinery like riding sweeper, power washer, etc.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Beautify and sanitize exterior grounds of the museum.
• Patrol parking deck, campus, and grounds to maintain appearance.
• Collect debris from parking deck, walkways, lawns, etc.
• Operate a sweeper in the parking deck to remove water and dirt.
• Assist horticultural team with yard waste disposal and tidying walkways.
• Respond to inclement weather impacts on grounds and help restore appearance.
• Report daily status to Horticultural Manager and suggest improvements.
• Tidy outdoor furniture and check signage locations and condition.
• Complete paperwork and records on schedule.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Heavy lifting

Light machinery

Driver's license

Safety practices

Flex schedule

Job description

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia seeks a reliable Grounds Services Associate to beautify and sanitize museum grounds, including the parking deck, sculpture garden, and surrounding properties. Duties include debris removal, sweeping duties, landscaping tidying, and weather-related restoration efforts.

The role requires flexibility across mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with ongoing reporting to the Horticultural Manager.