Department: Facilities

Reports to: Grounds Lead

Job Type: Full-time – Regular                                                                                 

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)                          

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

Summary/Objective:

Reporting to the Grounds Lead, the Groundskeeper will maintain the Museum’s aesthetic and functional outdoor space. Daily activities include cleaning and resetting furniture, caring for trees and plants, hardscapes, and sidewalks. You will thrive in this role if you have knowledge of grounds equipment, maintenance, safety procedures, and a passion for creating a clean and welcoming environment for our visitors.

This position is represented by a union.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintain landscape (trees, groundcovers, shrubs, and annual/perennial color displays).
• Perform grounds maintenance work, including planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges, and lawns. Water plants by hand.
• Be responsible for setting up interior and exterior furniture for our events.
• Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
• Operate groundskeeping power equipment.
• Operate grounds-related equipment and tools.
• Assist with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Assist with maintenance of DG (decompose granite), walkways, sidewalks, fences, and other areas.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and a positive and respectful attitude with peers, supervisors, administrators, customers, and visitors. 

Required Competencies: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
• 1+ years of grounds, custodial, or set-up services-related experience.
• Knowledge of grounds care techniques.
• Eagerness to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule to include different shifts, weekends, holidays, some overtime, and late nights.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Physical Demands: 

• Work indoors and outdoors in fluctuating temperatures.
• Work under adverse situations and conditions (dirty, noisy, etc.).
• Work on ladders, lifts, and heights comfortably.
• Move, push, pull, and transport up to 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop/squat for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance is a plus. 
• Knowledge of properly caring for DG (decomposed granite) is a plus. 
• Sprinkler system experience is a plus.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture. 

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $21.50 - $23.50 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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