Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
About Hildene:
This year, Hildene is celebrating its 120th anniversary. Located in southwestern Vermont, Hildene was the seasonal residence of Robert Lincoln and his wife, Mary. Mr. Lincoln was the only child of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. Between 1905 and the death of their granddaughter Mary Lincoln Beckwith in 1975, more Lincolns (three successive generations) lived at Hildene than at any other place in the world. In 1978, the nonprofit Friends of Hildene purchased and preserved the estate, which is open to the public year-round.
Hildene is among Vermont’s top cultural heritage sites and tourist destinations. The rich tapestry of the Lincoln family legacy and Abraham Lincoln's enduring greatness are woven into the fabric of contemporary life at Hildene. Our nonprofit attraction is comprised of Lincoln’s 1905 Georgian Revival home, formal and working gardens, restored Pullman railcar Sunbeam, agricultural operations, twelve miles of trails, and year-round programming, all on 412 acres in beautiful Manchester, Vermont.
Learn more at: hildene.org.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Housekeeping, the year-round Caretaker-Custodian is responsible for keeping the facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
Essential Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Periodic cleaning of all areas and surfaces in buildings, including restrooms, hallways, stairways, and glass.
- Responsible for keeping the facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Additional duties as assigned.
(Year round, 30-hours per week with benefits.)
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Knowledge of custodial equipment and supplies.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to manage multiple work priorities simultaneously and work with minimal supervision in a highly initiative-taking manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a positive attitude.
- Excellent listening skills and customer responsiveness are essential.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to work weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Move objects weighing up to fifty pounds.
- Constantly position and re-position self to perform custodial tasks.
- Traverse uneven terrain from one job location to another.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience as a general custodian preferred.
Schedule:
This is a daytime, 7-hour shift between the hours of 9:30 am – 4:30 pm for a total of 28 hours per calendar week.
Our pay period runs Saturday – Friday and you are paid biweekly for a two-week period.
First week: Monday; Thursday, and Friday (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday are off)
Second Week: Saturday, Sunday, Monday; Thursday & Friday. (Tuesday & Wednesday are off.)
This schedule allows for alternate weekends off.
Compensation: $18/hour
- Benefits include dental and vision; life and AD&D insurance; paid time off; sick days, holidays; Simple IRA account with employer 2% contribution. Hildene employees also enjoy a free Hildene Family membership, a 20% employee discount at The Museum Store and employee purchases of free-range eggs, cheese, and meat.
Additional Information:
Background check required of applicants 18 years of age or older.
TO APPLY:
Please apply at our website, hildene.org, with a letter of interest, resume and two references.
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates for employment who will contribute to our diversity.
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