Building and Grounds Caretaker

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Overview

Assist in maintaining the Thomas A. Hill House and its grounds. A caretaker will work with the Curator and the Building and Grounds Committee to make the property presentable to visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the exterior of Hill House by raking, shoveling, gardening and performing light maintenance, etc.
• Help decorate the exterior of the building for holidays and events
• Help set up for BHS events located at the Hill House as needed
• Opportunity to staff BHS events

Training

• Caretakers are required to attend an orientation course at the BHS. Courses are regularly scheduled and will last approximately an hour.
• Caretakers will be supplied with information regarding the Hill House and its history and are encouraged to ask staff for help at any time.

Commitment

• Caretakers are asked to be available for at least one shift a week.
• Caretaker shift target length varies depending on duties, but is a max of three hours each.
• Shifts can be scheduled from Monday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm
• Location: Thomas A. Hill House

Qualifications and Skills

• Reliable and punctual
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the care of historic houses
• Able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Be comfortable on ladders
• The ability to lift 30lbs unassisted.
• Comfortable working outdoors

Benefits

• Free admission to Thomas A. Hill House museum
• Access to the museum’s resources and collection as well as learning materials
• Free entrance to BHS events
• 15% discount on gift store purchases
• After 100 hours of service, a free one-year membership to Bangor Historical Society