Historic Site Grounds and Maintenance Technician

Summary of Work

Job Duration: May 1st through September 27th. Start and end dates are negotiable, and hours are flexible! Part-time and full-time positions are available according to applciants' preference.

The Grounds & Maintenance Technician role is responsible for:

• Landscape maintenance, including lawn mowing, tree pruning, and weeding in all areas on site as needed
• Remove trash from all locations and transport to designated dumpster
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, floor waxing, vacuuming, restroom and window cleaning, garbage removal, and others as they arise.
• Assist site staff with small maintenance projects and cleaning projects as required
• Maintain machinery and tools in proper working order
• Keep inventory of supplies on hand and inform supervisor of needs
• Perform some painting of structures, both interior and exterior

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience with using, or willingness to learn, power tools such as a chainsaw, string trimmer, roto tiller, and drill.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able communicate effectively and work with other team members.

All applicants are responsible for their own housing.

About Fort Totten State Historic Site: Originally built as a military fort in 1867, Fort Totten was later converted into an Indian boarding school. Starting at the Visitors Center, guests were guided along the boardwalk on a tour of some of the best-preserved military buildings in the United States. Museum exhibits and window displays describe the military and boarding school history of both the fort and the surrounding area.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open State Historical Society of North Dakota positions must be made via the State of North Dakota Careers site. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society regrets it does not provide Sponsorships.

Application materials, including resume and three professional references, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Erica Houn at ehoun@nd.gov or 701.328.2327.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.