KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary roles of the trails and groundskeeper are to be a host for CSVW visitors, and to perform physical labor in maintaining the trails, woodlands, and flower gardens for wildlife and visitors on a year round basis. This includes maintaining 10+ miles of woodland trails for hiking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. The groundskeeper is also responsible for the well-being of the historic Chapman House, and for ensuring any maintenance issues are addressed and remedied based on the board of trustees’ direction.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Greet and direct visitors
Maintain 10+ miles of trails for hiking and winter use
Fill bird feeders
Maintain bird houses and wildlife habitats
Maintain neat appearance of Chapman house and grounds
Preserve historic integrity of Chapman house
Coordinate volunteer activities as needed
Coordinate and lead trail walks and nature activities with local groups
Any other duties as assigned by the trustees

REGULAR WORK HOURS:

This is project-based year round job.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Exhibits a high level of initiative, ability to work independently and efficiently with strong time management skills
Exhibits an outgoing personality, along with the ability to comfortably engage with visitors of all ages
Ability to follow and execute directives from the trustees
Ability to perform physical labor on a year round basis
Ability to perform trail grooming, lawn and field mowing, and flower gardening
Ability to operate and maintain lawn and field equipment (i.e. lawn mower, tractor, gator, weed whacker, tree/shrub clippers, chainsaw, etc.)
Ability to quickly learn the history of CSVW, and the feeding habits and habitats of local birds and local wildlife
Ability to perform general handyman tasks

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