Groundskeeper

Job Details: Job Location: AR - LITTLE ROCK, AR, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Title:     Groundskeeper (Part-time)

Reports To:         Head of Building and Grounds

Status:                  Hourly, Non-exempt 

Updated:             August 19, 2026

Job Summary:  The landscape is often the first impression visitors have when approaching AMFA, and it should convey a sense of safety, security, beauty, and welcome. The Groundskeeper, reporting to the Head of Building and Grounds, is part of a diverse and committed Facilities team responsible for year-round daily landscape maintenance and support for outdoor program activities at AMFA. This position helps maintain a landscape plan that creates an attractive and welcoming environment for staff, guests, and visitors. Working in an ever-changing setting, the Groundskeeper will enjoy interacting with people and collaborating with colleagues to support a positive, warm, and well-maintained museum environment.

This position is part-time, with an average of twenty (20) hours per week.

Key Responsibilities: 

General 

Arrive on time and ready to work, as scheduled.  
Maintain an accurate record of time worked using web-based time and attendance system. 
Work occasional mandatory overtime, as necessary.  
Work in a professional and cooperative manner with other AMFA associates and employees. 
Maintain a professional, neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.   
Assist with other duties as assigned.  

Grounds Maintenance  - Approximately 90%

Perform routine checks and clean exterior furniture, sculptures, and signs as needed.
Perform routine checks of the grounds and remove fallen branches and dead shrubs and plants.
Operate hand tools and earth-moving equipment to prepare sites for planting and transplanting of shrubs and small trees; uses shovels, rakes, and other hand tools to maintain areas around plants.
Operate a backpack blower to clean leaves, pea gravel, and debris from sidewalks and parking lots, collect and remove leaves from lawn areas and flower beds.
Collect and remove trash from Museum parking lots, sidewalks, grounds, and exterior trash cans.
Apply mulch to flower beds and around trees.
Perform basic repairs on irrigation and sprinkler systems.
Operate power hedge trimmers, loppers, power saws and hand pruners to trim plants, shrubs, and trees.
Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and other plant materials; lay sod.
Operate riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, push mowers and edgers to maintain turf areas.
Mix and apply herbicides, fungicides and other pesticides as needed to control weeds and maintain healthy plant material.
 Notify supervisor of needed supplies and materials.
 Notify supervisor of problems with plant damage and disease and damage to equipment and facilities.
Assist with setup and takedown for outdoor programming events.

Event Set-Up – Approximately 10%

Assist with the setup and breakdown of museum events, including arranging tables, chairs, and other equipment as specified by event plans.
Coordinate with event planners and facilities team to ensure that event spaces are prepared and restored to their original condition post-event.

Qualifications: Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

 High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more related experience or a combination of both education and experience.
Previous experience in facilities maintenance, landscape maintenance, or related roles, preferably in a museum, gallery, or cultural institution is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Ability to work mornings and weekends.
Ability to work safely, following established OSHA and other safety policies and protocols.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished orally or in written, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to exercise good judgment to handle conflict and resolve issues with tact and diplomacy, remaining calm and collected.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements 

 Sitting:  Ability to occasionally sit for short periods of time
Standing: Ability to regularly stand for prolonged periods (up to five hours)
Walking: Ability to regularly walk for long periods of time (up to five hours)
Climbing Stairs/Ladders/Lifts: Ability to regularly ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders multiple times during the workday, safely operate lifts, safely work at heights
Lifting and Carrying: Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more with assistance.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to regularly use hands and fingers for handling materials, operating equipment, and using hand tools.
Computer Use: Ability to occasionally use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office software. 
Communication: Ability to regularly verbally communicate effectively and professionally, with the team and public in a variety of environments, including noisy event settings.
Visual Acuity: Ability to regularly see and read printed and digital materials and perform detailed maintenance functions.
Hearing Acuity: Ability to hear and understand spoken communication in person and over the phone, including in environments with background noise.

Mobility and Endurance: Ability to maintain physical stamina and mobility to meet the demands of grounds maintenance and event schedules, which may include evenings, weekends, and extended hours.
Work Environment and Exposure: 

Work is occasionally performed inside, but mostly outside on Museum grounds.
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally includes rain, snow, ice, sleet, and extreme hot or cold temperatures. 
Regularly exposed to noise levels up to one hundred decibels.

Note:  This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications of the position.  It may be subject to change based on the Museum’s specific needs and policies.