Historic Site Gardens and Groundskeeper

Summary of Work

Job Duration:
Up to 20 hours per week for approximately three months. Start and end times are negotiable.

The Groundskeeper is expected to maintain a positive attitude, neat appearance, and friendly demeanor. The role is responsible for:

• Maintaining flower beds and planters to ensure a healthy and attractive appearance.
• Performing landscaping activities, including lawn mowing, string trimming, and edging.
• Planting annuals, perennials, and bulbs as directed.
• Watering, fertilizing, deadheading, pruning, and staking plants as needed.
• Weeding and cultivating garden beds to promote plant health.
• Maintaining garden tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Maintaining general cleanliness of the sites, including removing trash and picking up debris ensuring public areas are clean and presentable.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A basic understanding of gardening practices and plant knowledge.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work with other team members.

All applicants are responsible for their own housing.

Be part of preserving North Dakota's rich history at two unique and iconic sites. The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site offers a glimpse into the grandeur and legacy of the state's early leaders, while Camp Hancock State Historic Site showcases the history of this early 20th century military installation. Working at these historic sites gives you the opportunity to contribute to the care, maintenance, and preservation of important landmarks, ensuring they remain beautiful and accessible for future generations.

Join our team and play a key role in keeping these treasured sites vibrant and well-maintained.

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

All applications for open State Historical Society of North Dakota positions must be made via the State of North Dakota Careers site. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society regrets it does not provide Sponsor ships.

Application materials, including resume and three professional references, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter or .

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Erica Houn at ehoun or .

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.