The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.

We are hiring seasonal Grounds Crew to work this spring/summer season at The Henry Ford. In this role, you are responsible for keeping our exterior beautiful. We maintain the grounds of the entire Dearborn campus, which includes Greenfield Village. If you enjoy outdoor work and want to contribute to our meaningful mission, please apply!

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Role Responsibilities:

• Assists with daily clean-up by removing all trash, paper and debris from grounds
• Maintains all turf areas by mowing and trimming on a weekly schedule
• Maintains tree and shrub beds by edging, cultivating and mulching on a regular basis
• Contributes to effective team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate
• Works independently without supervision at times

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driving license
• Some previous experience in grounds maintenance/landscaping, preferred

Physical Requirement/ Environment:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme and severe weather in all seasons
• Ability to non air-conditioned interiors

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