Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

Shelburne Farms; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Crew Member to join their seasonal team. This exciting role involves working outdoors in a beautiful environment, performing essential tasks such as mowing, trimming, and maintaining the grounds of a historic farm. The position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable practices while gaining valuable experience. If you enjoy working in nature and are ready to take on physical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven team committed to fostering a sustainable future through education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate work truck and trailer for equipment.
• Mow and trim lawns using electric equipment.
• Provide special event support including setup and cleanup.

Skills

Manual Labor

Driving Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Valid Driver's License

18 Years or Older

Tools

Lawn Mower

Trimming Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

Seasonal | Full Time | $17 - $19/hour

Position Title: Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

Supervisor: Grounds Maintenance Manager

Employee Status: Seasonal, Full Time

Exemption: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Start & End Date: May 1 - October 31, 2025

Salary Range: $17 - $19/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

What You’ll Do

• Operate a work truck and trailer to load and unload mowing and trimming equipment.
• Mow & trim lawns and road sides using electric equipment.
• Tree and shrub maintenance including pruning and installation.
• Seasonal road maintenance repairs.
• Garbage, composting, and recycling services.
• Special event support including setup, breakdown, parking, and cleanup.
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles in a safe and usable condition.

Core Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older due to motor vehicle driving and power-driven machine operation. You will only need to drive farm equipment and vehicles, and you do not need to provide your own vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial grounds maintenance equipment is helpful but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions for 90% of the time.
• Move up and down a ladder up to 8 feet.
• Moving while carrying items that weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Operate a sit-on lawn mower for up to an 8-hour shift.
• Operate a walk-behind mower for up to an 8-hour shift.
• Operate other hand tools and mechanical equipment using safety precautions.

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please include a response to the following:

• Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
• How did you hear about this role?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us [e-mail] or 802-985-8686.