Groundskeeper Lead

To Apply: Please send resume to jobs@thehermitage.com with Groundskeeper Lead in the subject line. No calls, please.

Job Summary: The Groundskeeper Lead is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the historic grounds at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead Facilities Grounds Staff.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to grounds staff.
• Mow lawns, trim weeds, and rake leaves.
• Perform routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Pick up and remove trash before mowing a designated area.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Trim bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepare soil and plant flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plant trees and prune them when necessary.
• Cut and remove trees as needed.
• Apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Complete snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operate snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to schedule and lead mowing routines.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of experience in grounds maintenance required.
• Lead experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at all times.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: The Andrew Jackson Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Our Mission: The mission of the Andrew Jackson Foundation is to preserve the homeplace of Andrew Jackson, to create learning opportunities, and to inspire citizenship through experiencing the life and unique impact of Andrew Jackson.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person