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Raleigh, WV - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 19 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Groundskeeper
Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant nonprofit childrens museum and IMAX Theater located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination discovery and learning through play since opening its doors in serves a diverse population of families school groups and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits summer camps IMAX documentaries feature movies and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity
Love working with your hands and being outdoors This could be the perfect role for you! At Marbles we believe the magic starts the moment guests arrive. The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all exterior campus spaces to ensure they are vibrant welcoming and reflect Marbles commitment to play. This role plays a key part in creating an outdoor environment that supports the museums mission and provides a positive first impression for all guests.

Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Execute ongoing grounds maintenance including planting and transplanting weeding sweeping and general upkeep of all outdoor spaces.
  • Under the direction of the Grounds and Facilities keeper plant and maintain all of Marbles landscaped areas including but not limited to outdoor exhibits featuring herbs produce and vibrant perennials and annuals.
  • Ensure that growing spaces natural areas and mulch beds are presentable and free of litter or debris.
  • Facilitate proper hydration of lawns trees and plants using sprinkler systems hoses and watering cans.
  • Apply fertilizers herbicides or insecticides onto grass shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.
  • Maintain an organized supply of all garden tools and materials.
  • Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Support volunteers in regular outdoor maintenance and landscape renovation projects.
Ideal Experience & Skills
  • 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance preferred.
  • Basic garden knowledge and experience with both produce and ornamentals.
  • Proven interpersonal and verbal skills to positively engage with guests particularly with children in the museum.
  • Interest and ability to excite inspire and engage children while working in a busy guest service environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaborate with a team and provide and receive constructive feedback.
Physical Demands
  • Prolonged periods of standing stooping bending kneeling and squatting.
  • Carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasionally using a ladder and going up and down stairs.
  • Must be able to work at heights.
Schedule
  • Peak Season (April-October): 10-15 hours weekly
  • Off Season (November-March): On-call basis
  • Morning availability is preferred.
  • Schedule flexibility is required including weekends evenings and holidays.

Work Environment
  • Work primarily outdoors with exposure to high and low temperatures.
Benefits
  • Parking and commuter benefits.
  • Great Marbles Perks & Discounts.
  • Fitness Benefits

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process please contact the People Team at or .

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran disability genetic information or any other federal state or local protected class.


Required Experience:

Junior IC

GroundskeeperMarbles Kids Museum is a vibrant nonprofit childrens museum and IMAX Theater located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination discovery and learning through play since opening its doors in serves a diverse population of families school groups and communit...
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