Grounds and Maintenance Assistant
Core
Maintain a 220-acre property including gardens, trails, and buildings to ensure safe, accessible experiences for the public while supporting native habitats for birds.
Role type
grounds and maintenance assistant
Builds
clean, safe, and pleasant environments for visitors and optimal habitats for birds
Domain
conservation / groundskeeping / facility maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
operate hand and gasoline-operated tools, basic plumbing/carpentry/electrical trades, snow removal, tree trimming, storm cleanup, manual labor, public interaction
Preferred skills
land management experience, habitat management knowledge, bird and plant identification, experience at museums or historic sites
Technologies
Excel, Outlook, Word
Responsibilities
maintain grounds, buildings, equipment, signage, boats, and vehicles; operate equipment for grass, meadows, forests, and trails; prepare for and clean up after storms; assist with volunteer group safety; transport up to 50 pounds; traverse wet or unstable environments
Seniority
entry-level / part-time