Historic Groundskeeper: Outdoor Landscaping & Maintenance

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a motivated Landscape Assistant to maintain historic gardens and landscapes to high horticultural standards in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves mowing, planting, and assisting with hardscape installation, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

This essential position requires availability for early hours, weekends, and emergencies. You will operate lawn care equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support the Lead Horticulturist in keeping gardens

Qualifications

• High school diploma/G.E.D., plus experience with direct garden and landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscaping tools, and equipment.
• Requires a valid Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, watering, weeding in gardens and landscape beds.
• Keep assigned areas free of trash including paper, cigarettes, bottles and cans and assisting with the overall health and appearance of the gardens and landscape in specified areas keeping them pristine and safe.
• Attend daily briefing meetings to receive work assignments. Perform all work in a timely and efficient manner to ensure projects and garden-related activities are completed on time and in accordance with expectations.
• Interact positively and professionally with fellow staff members and Colonial Williamsburg guests and visitors; answer questions and provide directions to guests and team members as required.
• Operate power and handheld landscape equipment such as, but not limited to, push mowers, various riding mowers, string trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, tillers, power shears, and conventional hand tools.
• Clean storm drains, swales and catch basins as directed by Lead Horticulturist and Horticulturist.
• Follow prescribe safety standards, policies and procedures. Observe OSHA guidelines to assure specified areas are safe for employees, guests and visitors. Practice and maintain safety standards.
• Will operate large equipment such as, but not limited to, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, snowplows and similar machinery. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining tool inventory, maintenance, and upkeep and the proper use and safety of assigned equipment.
• Conduct work in accordance with department and Colonial Williamsburg policies, procedures instructions and protocols as well as in accordance with Virginia state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include special projects.
• This position is deemed essential personnel (24/7) and will be required to report to work whether the Foundation is open or closed. Will be required to respond to emergencies or other non-routine situations You may be required to report outside your normal schedule to handle unexpected issues such as the removal of snow, ice, or storm damage.

Skills

Good communication

Public speaking

Reading and reporting

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a motivated Landscape Assistant to maintain historic gardens and landscapes to high horticultural standards in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves mowing, planting, and assisting with hardscape installation, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

This essential position requires availability for early hours, weekends, and emergencies. You will operate lawn care equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support the Lead Horticulturist in keeping gardens