​YEAR- ROUND TRAILS AND GROUNDSKEEPER

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