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seasonal grounds maintenance assistant - Hockessin, United States - Mt Cuba Center
3 weeks ago
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionMt. Cuba Center is a public garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, the gardens opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans more than 1,000 acres. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and more than two miles of scenic trails throughout its natural lands. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected more than 14,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at
Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant
The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant support the Grounds Team in the overall maintenance of Mt. Cuba Center's landscape, including woody and herbaceous plantings, lawns, woods, garden features, paths and roadways.
Essential Functions:
Landscape and Grounds Care & Maintenance
Maintenance & Repair Support
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Please note this is a Seasonal, nonexempt position working a max of 1,000 hours per year with an average of hours per week. A typical schedule will include working Monday – Friday, however, an alternative schedule that meets the candidate's needs could be considered.
Mt. Cuba Center's total rewards program includes competitive benefits, compensation, and perks. It is designed to promote transparency and strengthen our culture, values, vision, and mission. The compensation for our Seasonal positions is $16 per hour and perks include free admission to our garden, access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or need help applying, please email
