Title: Gari Melchers Home & Studio Grounds Assistant

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: University Museums

Campus Location: Gari Melchers Home & Studio

Advertised Range: $16.55 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Gari Melchers Home & Studio Grounds Assistant. The Grounds Assistant helps maintain the museum grounds and gardens, and assists with routine equipment and building repairs and upkeep.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Ability to operate power and hand landscape maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and build understanding of procedures for working at an historic site.

Required Experience:

• Experience using power and hand landscape maintenance equipment and tools.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs

• Ability to work independently as needed.
• Ability to maintain equipment and tools, and knowledge of lawn maintenance practices a plus.
  
  

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a valid Driver's License
• Maintain or earn Registered Tech Certificate
  
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.