What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Lead position at Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Department: Academy Campus (Museum)
Reports to: Associate Director, Facilities
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Grounds Lead will assist with coordinating, monitoring, working, and leading assigned gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
Benefits:
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Reports to: Associate Director, Facilities
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Grounds Lead will assist with coordinating, monitoring, working, and leading assigned gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
This position will be represented by a union.
Essential Functions of the Job:- Perform tasks for the management of landscapes, including lawns, palm trees, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
- Perform skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; water lawns and plants by hand as needed.
- Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
- Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
- Coordinate and assist with the clearing of trash and other debris.
- Coordinate and participate in the maintenance of DG (decomposed granite), walkways, sidewalk, fences, and other areas.
- Assist with special events set-up and breakdowns, and perform other duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
- 2 years of grounds or maintenance-related experience.
- Knowledge of grounds care techniques.
- Knowledge of grounds equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and a positive and respectful attitude with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, and visitors.
- Ability to operate grounds-related equipment and tools.
- Ability to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
- Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Sprinkler system experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance is a plus.
- Knowledge of proper caring for DG (decomposed granite) is a plus.
- Ability to repeatedly move and transport up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods of time.
- Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and heights.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000 online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
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Salary : $25 - $27