Horticulture and Grounds Technician I

HORTICULTURE AND GROUNDS TECHNICIAN I

Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park located in Richmond Virginia with many unique experiences for all to enjoy including the historic Maymont Mansion The Robins Nature Center arboretum formal gardens and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975 Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation committed to creating experiences that delight educate and inspire its guests.

The Maymont Foundation is seeking a Horticulture and Grounds Technician I who will assist in maintaining Maymonts 100-acre estate through the support and ongoing care of the propertys gardens and grounds. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Horticulture and Grounds.

Essential Functions Include:

• Provide ongoing care of Maymonts gardens and grounds through landscape maintenance such as but not limited to planting grass cutting leaf and debris removal tree trimming and brush removal
• Support the park operations departments year-round schedule of tasks
• Operate Maymont vehicles both on and off-site.
• Operate landscaping equipment and tools including zero-turn mower and brush cutter and two-cycle engine equipment such as weed-eaters blowers line trimmers hedge clippers and chainsaws
• Care for and provide routine maintenance to equipment and tools
• Lead garden volunteers and groups assisting with projects and routine work
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and storage spaces
• Support the ongoing work of other departments including occasional weekend and evening work as needed including storm preparations and clean-up
• Participate in Maymont community events as needed which may be outside of regular work schedule
• Assist with other duties and tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year varied experience in the landscape or horticulture industry
• GED or equivalent
• Willing to obtain a registered pesticide applicator license
• Experience with zero-turn mower and two-cycle engine equipment such as weed-eater blower hedge clippers and chainsaw preferred
• Experience operating tractors and similar equipment preferred

Competencies:

• Ability to work in inclement weather throughout the year
• Ability to pass scheduled employer-provided training in Basic First Aid and CPR
• Ability to perform manual work as required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights weekends special events and holidays
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid drivers license required with reliable transportation to/from Maymont

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting standing walking and talking for extended periods
• Frequent climbing bending carrying stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid-time-off and health dental vision disability and life insurance.

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will employment relationship.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

** Ability to pass a background check needed

Required Experience:

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