Category: Full-time (Non-exempt), year round
Job Summary: The Newport Restoration Foundation, a museum and preservation organization in Newport, RI is seeking qualified applicants to join our Grounds and Gardens Crew, at our oceanfront Rough Point museum. This role provides year round maintenance of the ground and facilities of historic properties with the ability to work in a variety of inclement weather conditions. Work is performed as part of a crew or independently. Groundskeeper is available as an on call employee for snow removal and disaster response.
Salary Range: $41,600 annually ($20.00 per hour based on a 40 hour, Monday to Friday, year round
Extensive Benefits:
- 100% employer paid medical, dental & vision insurance; eligible first of the month after start date.
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
- Paid time off; 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays
- 100% employer paid life insurance, long term disability and AD&D insurance
- 401(k)- retirement savings contribution (not a match)
- Professional development assistance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Free onsite parking.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and mowing of lawns
- Trimming of hedges from ground and/or ladder
- Edging and mulching
- Planting of trees and shrubs
- Weeding
- Spring and Fall leaf clean-up
- Tree work including pruning
- Snow removal including plowing
- Masonry repairs and hardscape installation
- General cleaning of shop and facilities
- Other projects as requested by Facilities Director
Qualifications:
- At least three years landscaping experience and a strong working knowledge of plant material and attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of all necessary equipment including, but not limited to, walk behind mower, zero turn and tractor mounted lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow blowers, snowplows, gas generators, gas and electric hedge trimmers, sod cutters, over seeders, walk behind or tractor mounted aerators, rototillers, woodchippers and handheld or backpack sprayers
- Work from extended heights using extension ladders
- Valid RI driver’s license (or ability to secure one)
- Ability to lift 80 lbs. is required
- Personal qualities of a strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
The position is a year-round position. NRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The job description is meant to outline the role, but not define potential candidates. If you do not meet all the qualifications, but are enthusiastic about the work of NRF and this position, please apply!
