Job Listing: Buildings & Ground Associate (Virginia Museum of History & Culture)

Position Description

Title:                                                  Buildings & Grounds Associate              

Division:                                             Operations & Finance

Reports to:                                          Sr. Director of Facilities                                     

Position Status:                                  Full-time; Non-Exempt

Salary Range/Pay Rate:                   $18 - $20/hour

Whether igniting a passion for the study of the past, empowering an interest in civic engagement, or providing an introduction to the Commonwealth, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture offers meaningful experiences for all. Whatever the role, your work here helps bring Virginia’s story—past, present, and future—to life.

If you are curious, creative, and passionate about preserving and sharing Virginia history, your next chapter starts now!

Position Summary:

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Buildings & Grounds Associate, who has an authentic interest in the mission and work of the VMHC. The Buildings & Grounds Associate provides repairs and efficiently and economically maintains museum facilities and grounds to meet conservation, preservation, and comfort needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regularly maintain the care and repair of museum-owned facilities and equipment, including but not limited to, landscaping, signage, lighting, and guest facilities
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks on museum-owned facilities and equipment as prescribed by manufacture specifications, code requirements and/or industry standards in a timely manner with limited supervision
• Respond to and perform staff generated work requests
• Provide on-call response to emergencies
• Assist management and staff with special projects as directed
• Assist Security department as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses 
• Awareness of building operation systems
• Familiar with building blueprints, equipment schematics and other instructional manuals
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform manual duties to include climbing, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Good customer service skills

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Previous groundskeeping experience
• Possess mechanical ability in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or related field
• Interest in commercial maintenance building operations

Note & Special Requirements:

• May require early morning, evening and weekend hours
• Work will occur at Virginia Museum of History & Culture (428 N. Athur Ashe Boulevard) and Virginia House (4301 Sulgrave Road)

• Medical, leave, wellness and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy.

Application:

• If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and upload your cover letter and resume click HERE

Founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society, the VMHC, a private, non-profit organization, is the oldest museum and cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the United States. The museum cares for a renowned collection of more than nine million items representing the far-reaching story of Virginia.

The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.