Groundskeeper

Cleveland Museum of Art Job Openings; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free museum admission

Discounted guest passes

Free garage parking

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the Museum grounds and the Fine Arts Garden, performing duties including mowing, edging, pruning, litter removal, and seasonal planting. The role supports irrigation, drainage, and minor repairs in outdoor spaces.

The position is hourly, with an annual benefits package and union membership noted in the posting. A valid Ohio driver’s license and landscape experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One to two years related landscaping experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and be able to operate landscape equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, edge and trim along walks, shrub beds and trees.
• Weed landscape beds around trees as needed.
• Prune trees and shrubs and remove damaged branches.
• Clean grounds and remove litter daily.
• Perform leaf cleanup and snow removal; apply salt as needed.
• Plant grass, trees, shrubs and bulbs; assist irrigation operation.

Skills

Valid Ohio driver's license

Equipment operation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors with implements

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Lawn edgers

Chain saws

Tow motors

Bobcat skid steers

Job description

The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain the grounds of the Museum and the Fine Arts Garden as assigned by performing the following duties.

Hourly rate is $19.75. This position is also a member of the Service Employees International Union Local 1

Responsibilities

• Cutting of grass, edging and trimming along walks, shrub beds and trees.
• Weeding of landscape beds and around trees as needed.
• Pruning of trees and shrubs to improve growth or to remove damaged or dead branches and twigs. Also removal of sucker growth at bottom of trees.
• Cleaning the Grounds area and removal of litter daily.
• Leaf cleanup as needed.
• Snow removal from walks and driveways. Apply salt and calcium to areas as needed to prevent ice hazard conditions.
• Planting of grass, trees, shrubs and bulbs. Assists with the operation of the irrigation system.
• Repairing of fences, gates, sandstone walks, walls and irrigation lines.
• Cleaning of drainage grates, ditches and culverts.
• Sweeping of dirt and debris from walks, driveways, stairwells and Parking Garage.
• Emptying of trash containers on Museum Grounds daily.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs as needed.
• Rotate, replenish, and water plants inside of the museum in Public areas.
• Perform special projects as assigned by Supervisor of Grounds.
• May be required to perform miscellaneous pick-up and deliveries for the Museum when needed.
• Assist in the recycling program.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior landscaping and maintenance experience required. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license. Ability to drive vehicles, including pickup trucks. Must be able to use various hand tools and operate various landscaping equipment, such as, but not limited to tractors with implements, mowers, trimmers, blowers, lawn edgers, chain saws, tow motors and Bobcat skid steers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to cold, wet and / or hot, humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Full time Benefits include:

• Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
• 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
• Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
• Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
• 20% discount in the museum store
• 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
• Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
• Free Garage Parking
• Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
• Medical
• Vision
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Critical Illness Insurance
• ID Theft
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

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