Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Cross Orchards Maintenance Assistant’s primary duty is management of the irrigation system, including maintenance as well as watering of the grass fields and flower beds. Other responsibilities are to assist in property care and maintenance of Cross Orchards when needed. The Maintenance Assistant will also be the staff on site during weddings, parties, or when supervisory staff are off-site.

Watering & System Maintenance: (60%)

• Run irrigation, changing watering areas periodically.
• Maintain irrigation ditches, pumps, and other components of the irrigation system.
• Run sprinklers, changing watering areas periodically.
• Maintain sprinkler system, replacing sprinkler heads, pipes, or other components as needed.

Groundskeeping: (20%)

• Mow orchard or fields, pull weeds, and assist with other activities to maintain an historic working orchard.

Orchard Operations: (20%)

• Assist with directing traffic/parking on the property, work with volunteers on varied projects,
• Complete other duties while serving as staff member on site during rentals, when supervisory staff are off site, or when public or volunteers are on site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: The position will primarily work 8am – 12pm Tuesday through Saturday with frequent mornings or evening to run irrigation. Occasional Sunday mornings will be part of the schedule to accommodate rentals and events. This position will be principally based out of the Cross Orchards Historic Site, although the job may on occasion require presence at other museum sites.

Education and Specialized Skills Required: Experience maintaining sprinkler and irrigation systems. Ability to direct the public politely yet firmly, such as to assist with traffic control on the site. A keen attention to safety is a necessity in this role. Management experience is a plus.

Working Conditions: Work areas are principally outdoors, in variable weather. Shift times may vary to meet museum requirements to staff the facilities. Work may require long periods of sustained standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Background Check Notice: Prior to hiring, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for 3 professional references to ---- bunger AT mowc.co

Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.56 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Junction, CO 81504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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