Seasonal Groundskeeper, Lyman Estate

Historic New England (HNE) seeks a dependable and detail-oriented individual for a seasonal Groundskeeper position on our Property Care team. Responsible for maintaining the grounds at HNE's Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA, this position performs all aspects of lawn, garden, and hardscape care while working within HNE's preservation philosophy and practices.

This full-time position is term-limited through November 30, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cares for gardens, plants, and landscapes through mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, watering, tree care, leaf removal, trash pickup etc.
• Maintains all equipment to be operational.
• Removal of snow as needed.
  
• Clears brush, and repairs potholes.
• Operates lawn mowers, heavy equipment, and standard landscape equipment including chainsaws and trimmers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and suitable job-related experience.
• Ability to operate typical landscape maintenance equipment and machinery
  
• Understanding of a broad range of landscape maintenance activities
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail management.
• Deep understanding of team approach and an objectiveness and respect for diverse perspectives and skillsets.
  
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening).
• Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).

Other Duties:

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:

Historic New England—founded as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910—is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States. Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums  and landscapes, including several coastal farms.

The organization operates a major collections and archives center in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and has the world’s largest collection of New England artifacts, comprising more than 125,000 decorative arts and objects and 1.5 million archival documents including photographs, architectural drawings, manuscripts, and ephemera. Engaging education programs for youth, adults, and preservation professionals, and awardwinning exhibitions and publications are offered in person and virtually. The Historic New England Preservation Easement program is a national leader and protects 127 privately owned historic properties throughout the region.

To learn more, visit historicnewengland.org

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.