Job Title: Groundskeeper
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Facilities Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Shift Available: Sunday-Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm
Hourly Compensation: $25.23 through June 30, 2026, increasing to $25.86 effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.
At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture!
SUMMARY
Responsible for the appearance and safety of the Museum’s 40-acre campus including lawn, landscape, and the effective care of all plantings. Both lawn care and snow removal must be done as needed and may require overtime to complete the work, in these cases overtime when approved by the Museum is mandatory.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Groundskeeper performs the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise.
- Maintenance of the lawn and landscape, including but not limited to:
- taking appropriate care of all lawn areas, including seeding, mowing, string trimming and chemical applications on an established schedule;
- planting (including moving topsoil to create or enrich planting beds), edging, mulching (including moving and placing organic and stone mulch to maintain a consistent appearance), weeding, and fertilizing,
- pruning trees & bushes; raking & hauling leaves;
- maintenance of the Sculpture Garden in accordance with the current landscaping practices done by Groundskeepers to maintain these areas;
- maintenance of all gardens on the 40-acre campus to include hand weeding, hand pruning, and attention to detail;
- reporting any deterioration or unhealthy appearance of planting material to supervisor with a recommendation for a course of action.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs to the lawn/landscape irrigation systems, including changing heads, adjusting timers, etc.
- Maintains the appearance and safety of the campus by:
- cleaning all outside areas and removing trash;
- performing snow removal – plow parking lots, shovel walks, stairs and terraces, and salt parking lots and walkways;
- remaining available to respond for emergency call-ins outside of normal shift hours to address snow removal or other grounds related emergency issues.
- Responsible for the preparation, care, and maintenance of all grounds keeping equipment and supplies by:
- performing minor engine repairs and maintaining accurate and up-to-date logs on maintenance and repair of all grounds keeping equipment;
- performing minor repairs on pick-up trucks used for grounds (for example, change bulbs)
- performing routine maintenance on snowplow: change hydraulic oil, replace scraping edges on blades;
- cleaning all equipment as necessary and store in a safe manner
- keeping gas cans filled and appropriately stored;
- operating all grounds keeping equipment in a safe and effective manner
- obtaining quotes and writes up purchase requisitions for grounds keeping supplies and materials for equipment maintenance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Works in collaboration with other Groundskeepers, and other Facility team members as appropriate.
- Work tasks will be directed by the Facilities Manager.
- In absence of Facilities Manager, may receive work direction from Director of Facilities.
- Provides instruction and/or work direction to any temporary or seasonal grounds help.
- Works with all departments of the Museum to address grounds-related needs as they develop.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree in turf grass management, landscaping or equivalent in education, training and on the job experience
- Arborist certification preferred
- 2-3 years groundskeeping experience in a similar public/commercial environment
- Current valid driver’s license
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
- EPA Pesticide applicator permit with turf and ornamental endorsements
- Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance, tune-ups and basic repairs on all grounds keeping equipment, including but not limited to lawn tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, snowplows (including full-sized truck with plow), salt spreaders, forklifts, leaf blowers, chain saws, and air compressors
- Requires self-motivated individual able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to both share knowledge and learn from co-workers
- Must be self-motivated with ability to work alone and with others without direct supervision
- Must know and adhere to safety practices, applying them in both standard and unusual situations
- Must possess good hand-eye coordination and have good eyesight
- Must be able lift/move heavy (80-100 lb.) loads on a regular basis
- Requires full range of physical motion, including but not limited to ability to reach, climb, balance, bend, stoop, walk and crawl
- Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and physical exam
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position requires the ability to bend, reach, climb (ladders), lift and carry heavy loads (80 lbs.), move heavier objects and work in tight spaces. Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time and work in extremes of heat and cold. Some duties will involve working in wet or humid conditions and near moving mechanical parts. May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
BENEFITS
- Eligible upon date of employment
**Eligible after successful completion of the 60 worked day probationary period
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off Annually **
- 6 Paid Holidays Annually**
- 2 Floating Holidays Annually**
- 3 Paid Volunteer Days Annually**
- Birthday Paid Day Off*
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance*
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan*
- Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance Plans*
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Pet Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Plan*
- Museum Family Membership*
- Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!*
PROBATIONARY PERIOD, WAGES, INITIATION FEES, & DUES*
This classification is represented by Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Union, Local No. 20 affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. New employees will have to complete a (60) sixty-day probationary period. While an employee is still in their probationary period, they will receive ninety (90%) of the wages in their classification listed above until completion of their probationary period. All employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be required, as a condition of continued employment in the unit, to be members of the Union no later than thirty-one (31) days worked, excluding overtime, after the date of their employment. All such employees shall be required, as a condition of continued employment, to maintain such membership. *See Collective Bargaining Agreement for full details.
The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or (567)-666-0387. 