Summer Grounds Worker

Company: Munson
Location: Utica
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

(2 Positions Available)
Duration: 12 weeks (Late May - Mid August)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (when temperatures are high) 40 hours w/1/2 hr. lunch
Possibility of weekend or evening hours as needed for events

Must be 18 years or older

Munson is seeking two motivated and reliable individuals to join our team as Seasonal Grounds Workers. This temporary role involves assisting with the care and upkeep of the green spaces surrounding the Museum, Campus, and nearby buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily maintenance of lawns, gardens, and landscaped areas by performing tasks such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting flowers, trees, shrubs, removal of litter, mowing, edging, and weeding.
• Assists in construction of structures for the annual summer arts festival and Fountain Elms Car Show, etc.
• Assist with other projects in maintenance, custodial or other areas where needed
• Help prepare outdoor spaces for special events as needed
• Make trash pickups and separate recyclables
• Perform other duties as assigned
  Working Environment and Physical Requirements:
  
  The Summer Grounds Worker will regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, sit, climb and may lift and carry heavy (up to 50 lbs.) materials throughout the day. Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. A majority of the work is subject to seasonal and environmental conditions and weather extremes.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Basic personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive e-mail messages, post information.
  • Ability to operate all types of handheld gasoline power equipment (i.e. Lawnmower, String Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer etc). Training will be provided on care of grounds equipment.
  • Previous groundskeeping or landscaping experience is a preferred but not required.
    Our Culture:
    
    Munson is committed to community engagement and to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and welcome the unique perspectives and experiences they bring. This position will model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and will value collaboration across the organization.
    
    This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining beautiful, welcoming spaces. Ideal for anyone looking for short-term employment over the summer.
    
    The final candidate will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check.
    
    Munson is an equal opportunity employer.

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