Toledo Region Jobs

• Maintenance of the lawn and landscape, including but not limited to:
  • taking appropriate care of all lawn areas, including seeding, mowing, string trimming and chemical applications on an established schedule;
  • planting (including moving topsoil to create or enrich planting beds), edging, mulching (including moving and placing organic and stone mulch to maintain a consistent appearance), weeding, and fertilizing,
  • pruning trees & bushes; raking & hauling leaves;
  • maintenance of the Sculpture Garden in accordance with the current landscaping practices done by Groundskeepers to maintain these areas;
  • maintenance of all gardens on the 40-acre campus to include hand weeding, hand pruning, and attention to detail;
  • reporting any deterioration or unhealthy appearance of planting material to supervisor with a recommendation for a course of action.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to the lawn/landscape irrigation systems, including changing heads, adjusting timers, etc.
• Maintains the appearance and safety of the campus by:
  • cleaning all outside areas and removing trash;
  • performing snow removal – plow parking lots, shovel walks, stairs and terraces, and salt parking lots and walkways;
  • remaining available to respond for emergency call-ins outside of normal shift hours to address snow removal or other grounds related emergency issues.
• Responsible for the preparation, care, and maintenance of all grounds keeping equipment and supplies by:
  • performing minor engine repairs and maintaining accurate and up-to-date logs on maintenance and repair of all grounds keeping equipment;
  • performing minor repairs on pick-up trucks used for grounds (for example, change bulbs)
  • performing routine maintenance on snowplow: change hydraulic oil, replace scraping edges on blades;
  • cleaning all equipment as necessary and store in a safe manner
  • keeping gas cans filled and appropriately stored;
  • operating all grounds keeping equipment in a safe and effective manner
  • obtaining quotes and writes up purchase requisitions for grounds keeping supplies and materials for equipment maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Works in collaboration with other Groundskeepers, and other Facility team members as appropriate.
• Work tasks will be directed by the Facilities Manager.
• In absence of Facilities Manager, may receive work direction from Director of Facilities.
• Provides instruction and/or work direction to any temporary or seasonal grounds help.
• Works with all departments of the Museum to address grounds-related needs as they develop.

• Associate's degree in turf grass management, landscaping or equivalent in education, training and on the job experience
• Arborist certification preferred
• 2-3 years groundskeeping experience in a similar public/commercial environment
• Current valid driver’s license

• EPA Pesticide applicator permit with turf and ornamental endorsements
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance, tune-ups and basic repairs on all grounds keeping equipment, including but not limited to lawn tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, snowplows (including full-sized truck with plow), salt spreaders, forklifts, leaf blowers, chain saws, and air compressors
• Requires self-motivated individual able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to both share knowledge and learn from co-workers
• Must be self-motivated with ability to work alone and with others without direct supervision
• Must know and adhere to safety practices, applying them in both standard and unusual situations
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination and have good eyesight
• Must be able lift/move heavy (80-100 lb.) loads on a regular basis
• Requires full range of physical motion, including but not limited to ability to reach, climb, balance, bend, stoop, walk and crawl
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and physical exam

• 20 Days of Paid Time Off Annually **
• 6 Paid Holidays Annually**
• 2 Floating Holidays Annually**
• 3 Paid Volunteer Days Annually**
• Birthday Paid Day Off*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance*
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan*
• Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance Plans*
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Pet Insurance*
• Employee Assistance Plan*
• Museum Family Membership*
• Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!*