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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Employment Opportunity &ndash; Groundskeeper &ndash; Full-TimeThe Cummer Museum of Art &amp; Gardens seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to help maintain the beauty and integrity of the Museum&rsquo;s gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces. The Groundskeeper is responsible for helping to ensure that the gardens are safe, attractive, and welcoming for visitors. This role requires attention to detail, horticultural knowledge, and a commitment to preserving the historical and aesthetic significance of the Cummer&rsquo;s grounds. Candidates should have a passion for gardens and public spaces and become an integral part of our team. Reporting to the Doolittle Family Director of Gardens and Horticulture, this position plays a pivotal role in advancing our vision to achieve excellence in horticulture and aesthetics.Duties<ul><li>Support the Museum&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect of the individual, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.</li><li>Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and plantings through mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and watering.</li><li>Monitor and care for the health of plants, identifying and treating diseases or pest infestations as needed.</li><li>Assist with seasonal planting, flower bed rotation, and landscape design implementation.</li><li>Maintain walkways, fountains, outdoor furniture, and other garden features, ensuring safety and cleanliness.</li><li>Operate, maintain, and repair landscaping equipment, tools, and irrigation systems.</li><li>Assist with setup and teardown for outdoor garden-related events and exhibitions.</li><li>Monitor and comply with environmental, safety, and horticultural standards.</li><li>Collaborate with Museum staff to ensure the gardens align with the Museum&rsquo;s aesthetic and visitor experience goals.</li><li>Clean and maintain structural elements in the gardens with emphasis on approved fountains, pools, and walkways.</li><li>Blow leaves from walkways and lawns.</li><li>Weed, water, mulch, deadhead, fertilize, and prune as instructed by the Director of Gardens &amp; Horticulture.</li><li>Complete basic irrigation repairs.</li><li>Assist with inclement weather preparation, including completing safety checks, and inventorying garden furniture and objects.</li><li>Ensure that the garden and surrounding areas are free of garbage and debris.</li><li>Assist the gardener with plant propagation and other plant-related needs.</li><li>Apply all appropriate risk management steps to ensure the safety and security of the grounds, visitors, and staff.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance preferred.</li><li>One year of professional experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance with knowledge of horticultural practices, plant care, and landscape maintenance required.</li><li>Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining visually appealing grounds.</li><li>Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Passion for excellence, especially pertaining to ensuring the highest quality visitor experience.</li><li>Capacity to perform physical labor in a variety of weather conditions.</li><li>Valid Florida driver&rsquo;s license, or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.</li><li>Ability to communicate in English is required.</li><li>Requires lifting/pushing/pulling 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force consistently.</li><li>Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders, including performing tasks overhead.</li><li>Ability to smell smoke and other chemicals.</li><li>Must be able to work in all weather conditions.</li><li>Must be available to work weekends needed.</li></ul>Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Telemedicine coverage.</li><li>403b retirement plan with match up to 5%.</li><li>Early Access to exhibitions before public access.</li><li>Reciprocal membership and admission access to over 2,000 gardens and institutions through:</li></ul>o AHS (American Horticultural Society)o NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association)o ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)<ul><li>Discounts in caf&eacute; and Museum store.</li><li>Competitive compensation with opportunity for professional development.</li><li>Did we mention this is a museum and historical gardens? We&rsquo;re surrounded by beauty.</li></ul>Our Mission: To create art, garden, and learning experiences that spark discovery and well-being.Remote work: N/AHourly Rate $18Resume required.Qualified applicants send r&eacute;sum&eacute; to the Cummer Museum of Art &amp; Gardens, Attn: Human Resources Department, 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 or jobs@cummermuseum.orgJob Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid jury duty</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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