With
national visibility and local accolades as the tri-state area’s top
source for family-friendly entertainment, Historic Hudson Valley,
Westchester County’s largest cultural organization, educates and
entertains more than 300,000 visitors a year through school programs,
tours of five National Historic Landmarks, and wildly popular events
like The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and Horseman’s Hollow. Historic Hudson Valley seeks a candidate with seasoned
landscaping skills to join the Buildings, Grounds & Security
Department.
The Part Time Groundskeeper provides hands-on
assistance to the Buildings, Grounds & Security Department.
Reporting to the Landscape Manager, and through collaboration with other
departmental staff, the Part Time Groundskeeper is responsible for
maintaining historic landscapes across Historic Hudson Valley’s
Westchester County sites and Headquarters. The Groundskeeper will assist
with seasonally dependent maintenance (i.e., spring planting, fall leaf
clean up, winter snow removal, etc.)
Successful candidates will have demonstrated an
ability in landscape maintenance with a solid background of landscape
related work experience.
Candidates must be professional, punctual, and
reliable. They will be able to work successfully with a team and
individually. Working conditions include exposure to all weather
conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.), daily physical labor, and potential
exposure to pesticides and other chemicals.
This is a part-time, on-site position, based in
Westchester County, NY. Some evening and weekend hours are required
during the fall.
Generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees include:
- FREE and reduced admission to our events and sites for you and your immediate family
- FREE and reduced admission to other participating historic sites and museums
- Museum shop and café discounts
- Professional development and training
- Working for a highly regarded organization that creates extraordinary experiences for large audiences
Thank you for your interest in Historic Hudson Valley.
Historic Hudson Valley is an equal opportunity
employer. Candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are
encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.