Landscape/Garden Maintenance Assistant
Schedule: Full-time (32-40 hours/week)
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is a ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. We strive to model ecological sustainability, with a focus on building healthy soil systems, sustaining pollinator and wildlife habitats, and pursuing regenerative food growing practices. We are looking for someone to join our team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The landscape/garden maintenance position is responsible for assisting in the upkeep and continued development of the 7-acre Cuvilly campus.
PRIMARY DUTIES (include but are not limited to):
- Routine grounds maintenance; including mowing, weeding, and pruning.
- Compost and paddock maintenance.
- Availability for emergencies that may require snow removal, clearing of fallen
trees, barn duties, and animal burial. - Familiarity with operating a tractor (or willingness to learn).
- Maintenance of landscape/farm equipment (will train).
- Attendance at staff meetings as necessary.
- Self-motivated; able to work independently and stay on task.
- Friendly, flexible, and reliable; a team player.
- Comfortable working with adults and farm animals, as well as being around children.
- Ability to sustain outdoor workdays that include moderate physical labor.
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
