Historic Site Grounds and Maintenance Technician

Summary of Work

The Chateau team works together to ensure a pristine experience for every visitor through excellent interpretation and efficient maintenance work. We hope you can join us in this endeavor!

Job Duration: Flexible! June through August. Weekly work hours 20-40 preferred, hours and duration subject to negotiation.

The Grounds & Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• Landscape maintenance, including lawn mowing, tree pruning, and weeding in all areas.
• Maintaining general cleanliness of the site. This involves trash removal from all locations, picking up debris, sweeping, making sure public areas are clean, etc.
• Maintain machinery and tools in proper working order.
• Keep inventory of supplies on hand and inform supervisor of needs.
• Remove trash from all locations and transport to designated dumpster.
• Perform some painting of structures, both interior and exterior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including holidays with the potential for weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must have a current driver's license.
• Must be able communicate effectively and work with guests and team members.
• Must have experience using machinery and tools such as riding lawn mowers, skid steer, chainsaw, string trimmer, power drill, and various hand tools.

Applicants are responsible for their own housing.

About the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site: Located in Medora, North Dakota, the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site interprets the ambitions of the Marquis de Mores in Dakota Territory. Our interpretive center serves guests as a place to learn the story of the Marquis and his family, share local and regional travel information, and enjoy unencumbered views of Historic Medora. Guests step back in time when visiting the original Chateau and outbuildings, they can stroll the wooded path through some of the Marquis' ranch holdings, and picnic in the shadows of his abattoir ruins.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open State Historical Society of North Dakota positions must be made via the State of North Dakota Careers site. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society regrets it does not provide Sponsorships.

Application materials, including resume and three professional references, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Erica Houn at ehoun@nd.gov or 701.328.2327.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.