Grounds Crew PT/Flex $14.50+/hr

Principal Function: The Grounds Crew team member is responsible for performing gardening, landscaping, mowing, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance, helping to deliver a safe, clean and aesthetically appealing environment at Conner Prairie.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintains physical condition and appearance of all non-historic public areas.
2. Prunes trees and hedges, mows lawns, removes weeds, edges walkways and maintains exterior areas of the property.
3. Maintains flowers and plants in public gardens and all grounds.
4. Helps perform routine entrance drive and parking lot maintenance including trash removal from parking and pedestrian areas.
5. Provides assistance as needed to ensure all functions of the grounds department are accomplished appropriately, and may assist in other areas as needed, such as Symphony on the Prairie, Headless Horseman, and other seasonal events.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentiall