Facilities and Grounds Assistant

Job Title: Facilities and Grounds Assistant

FLSA Status: Full-time/hourly

Reports To: Facilities Director

Position Description: This position performs a variety of manual tasks in the general maintenance of the buildings and grounds on the Joslyn Castle property, located at 3902 Davenport Street in Omaha.

The Castle, buildings and property occupy 5.5 acres. This position is physically demanding with work planting and maintaining the gardens and landscape of this property as well as the care of all three of the buildings on the property. The ideal candidate will be self motivated, jumping in to help in a variety of tasks as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• A heavy emphasis on grounds maintenance duties and some snow and ice removal. 
• Planting flowers and shrubs, weeding flower beds, maintaining property fencelines, watering lawns and flower beds, mowing, mulching, etc. in conjunction with volunteers and independently. 
• General custodial duties-Cleaning of all 3 buildings (dusting of woodwork, vacuuming and mopping floors and cleaning/stocking restrooms and kitchen)
• Set up and take down tables and chairs and other furniture for events
• Provide Castle presence and oversight for events
• Maintenance work for the buildings on the property (routine filter changes of air handlers is essential, checking and clearing roof drains, changing light bulbs, meeting service providers and contractors)
• Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director

Skills and Abilities Required:

The incumbent will be able to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions and commands
• Perform work functions independently 
• Follow an established work schedule as assigned 
• Display effective verbal and written communication 
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Perform work duties both indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions following established safety guidelines
• Safely operate machinery, power and hand tools, lawn mower and snow blower as instructed
• Working safely on a ladder
• Safely work with common household cleaning and maintenance chemicals and pollutants as instructed
• Use computers for internal communications, scheduling, and recording payroll.
• Keep motivated and observant over the course of their workday. 

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or equivalency
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a security check
• Must have appropriate work clothing for all weather conditions
• Related experience preferred
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. And navigate steps.

Scope of the Job:

• Reports to Facilities Director
• Has no direct reports
• 32 hours 
• Hours = Monday-Thursday
• The JCG provides vacation, sick and personal time off, and a flexible work schedule. Benefits such as health, dental, and 403b are also available.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  

Must be authorized to work in the United States, pass a background check and be in compliance with Joslyn Castle & Gardens policies.

To apply please email cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Amy Richardson, at arichardson@joslyncastle.com