Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant Job at Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE

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  • Mt. Cuba Center
  • Hockessin, DE

Job Description

About the Position

The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant works with our Grounds Team to maintain Mt. Cuba Center's diverse landscape. This role contributes to the care of our woody and herbaceous plantings, lawns, woods, garden features, paths, and roadways, helping to ensure our grounds remain beautiful and accessible for all visitors.

Essential Functions

Landscape and Grounds Care & Maintenance

  • Maintain healthy and attractive turf through mowing, fertilizing, watering, weed-eating, aerating, and applying compost and compost tea
  • Care for woody and herbaceous plantings through weeding, pruning, mulching, and other horticultural activities
  • Maintain roads, pathways, and parking areas through surface maintenance, renovations, and removal of leaves, debris, and snow
  • Support the Horticulture Division with tree, shrub, and plant maintenance including pruning, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, and vegetation management

Maintenance & Repair Support

  • Assist with regular repairs of fences, walls, garden furniture, drains, catch-basins, bridges, curbing, patios, terraces, courtyards, and other hardscape features
  • Maintain tools and equipment through regular repair and servicing activities

Qualifications and Skills

  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain various hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and engine equipment
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to new technology as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Strenuous physical work required
  • Regular standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and climbing
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull objects over 50 pounds

Schedule and Compensation

  • Seasonal position limited to 1,000 hours per year (averaging 35-40 hours per week)
  • Standard schedule: Monday – Friday (alternative schedules may be considered)
  • Hourly rate: $17.00 per hour

Benefits and Perks

  • Free admission to Mt. Cuba Center gardens
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Be part of a team dedicated to native plant conservation

Application Process

To apply, please submit:

  • Resume
  • Responses to our application questions
  • Cover letter (optional)

Interview Process & Timeline

Application review is expected to begin the week of January 26, 2026, with a targeted start date of March 16. We recommend submitting your application before February 6th to ensure consideration.

Interview Stages

  1. Resume & Application Review
  2. Video Screening Interview
  3. Final Round In-Person Interview

All candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed. While we aim to move quickly through our process, our focus is on finding the right fit for both Mt. Cuba Center and our candidates.

If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please email us.

Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We encourage qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. For accommodations or assistance with your application, please email careers[a]mtcubacenter.org

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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