Buildings & Grounds Associate

Position Description

Updated June 2, 2025

Title: Buildings & Grounds Associate

Division: Operations & Finance

Reports to: Sr. Director of Facilities

Position Status: Full-time;
Non-Exempt

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $18 - $20/hour

Whether igniting a passion for the study of the past, empowering an interest in civic engagement, or providing an introduction to the Commonwealth, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture offers meaningful experiences for all. Whatever the role, your work here helps bring Virginia's story-past, present, and future-to life.

If you are curious, creative, and passionate about preserving and sharing Virginia history, your next chapter starts now!

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Buildings & Grounds Associate, who has an authentic interest in the mission and work of the VMHC. The Buildings & Grounds Associate provides repairs and efficiently and economically maintains museum facilities and grounds to meet conservation, preservation, and comfort needs.

• Regularly maintain the care and repair of museum-owned facilities and equipment, including but not limited to, landscaping, signage, lighting, and guest facilities
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks on museum-owned facilities and equipment as prescribed by manufacture specifications, code requirements and/or industry standards in a timely manner with limited supervision
• Respond to and perform staff generated work requests
• Provide on-call response to emergencies
• Assist management and staff with special projects as directed
• Assist Security department as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses
• Awareness of building operation systems
• Familiar with building blueprints, equipment schematics and other instructional manuals
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform manual duties to include climbing, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Good customer service skills

• Previous groundskeeping experience
• Possess mechanical ability in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or related field
• Interest in commercial maintenance building operations

• May require early morning, evening and weekend hours
• Work will occur at Virginia Museum of History & Culture (428 N. Athur Ashe Boulevard) and Virginia House (4301 Sulgrave Road)
• Medical, leave, wellness and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy.

• If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and upload your cover letter and resume to https://vi

Founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society, the VMHC, a private, non-profit organization, is the oldest museum and cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the United States. The museum cares for a renowned collection of more than nine million items representing the far-reaching story of Virginia.

The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.