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Maintenance and Landscape Technician

Hourly Rate $16 to $18/hr. depending on experience

 

The Sharon Historical Society is located at 236 Main Street in Sharon Springs, NY.  The mission of the Sharon Historical Society is to make all Sharon citizens aware of our history by linking the past with the present to inform our future.  The Sharon Historical Society exists to inspire people’s understanding that the history we share as a community is the foundation for our future together. Our purpose is to educate and encourage the exploration, appreciation, and utilization of the past to add value throughout our community and bring our great history to a worldwide audience.

 

The Sharon Historical Society is going through a tremendous growth stage.  We are just completing an entire 1900s historical village including a General Store, Post Office, Doctor’s Office, Dress and Millinery Shop, Print Shop, a Synagogue, Barber Shop, Cobbler Shop, and an Ice Cream Store.  We are also building a 3-story museum by renovating an old boarding house at 107 Center Street.

 

Must work onsite at 286 Main Street in Sharon Springs, NY.  Reports Directly to President of the Sharon Historical Society.  Work hours are flexible depending on a schedule set with Manager.

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Maintenance and Landscape Technician

 

  • Complies with applicable safety regulations in the performance of duties.

  • Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the Historical Society areas

  • Assists with maintenance of property interiors, exterior, and grounds, including removal of debris from grounds

  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic maintenance issues on museum properties

  • Basic carpentry and painting/patching skills

  • The use of hand tools, machinery, and the knowledge of how to properly maintain and operate them

  • Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and techniques

  • Cut grass occasionally, line trim, weeding, pruning, and blowing off properties with a blower

  • Planting and maintaining flower beds

  • Mulching, tree trimming

  • Hardscape help

  • Irrigation assistance

  • Spring and Fall Clean Ups

  • Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision

 

Here’s a list of requirements for the role of Maintenance and Landscape Technician

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  • At least 1 years of experience

  • Must meet minimum age requirements.

  • Integrity and ability to work independently or as a team.

  • Dependable and reliable, eager, positive, mindful, patient

  • Strong work ethic

  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language

  • Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. without the assistance of tools or devices

  • Ability to multi-task, establish priorities

  • Ability to manage time

  • Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.

  • Provide outstanding customer service.

 

 

If interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to: sharonhistoricalsocietyny@gmail.com.

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