Site Caretaker/Educator - REGION 1 - Part-Time

This person will be present on site to assist with maintenance, security and educational site needs. Primary responsibilities will include overseeing county vendors/contractors, performing some hands-on maintenance and housekeeping for the historic house and grounds, and researching/developing/leading educational programming regarding the Canal. This person will coordinate schedules for the property and be involved in long term planning. This person will learn operations of the Canal Lock and assist with operations as needed.

* Operates equipment as needed, i.e., string trimmers, computers, etc.
* Maintains site calendars including those for meetings, training, tours and other significant site events. Coordinates and oversees vendors/contractors on site.
* Develops, implements and conducts site specific programs.
* Conducts daily guided tours and learns/assists with lock operations.
* Conducts research to ensure the quality and accuracy of site interpretation.
* Interfaces with the Schuylkill Canal Association on a regular basis to ensure smooth site operations and good communication with Montgomery County.
*Provides for security of the site and works with park ranger staff to ensure site safety.
* Assists in aspects of landscape maintenance including trimming, planting, pruning, mulching and trash pick-up and disposal.
* Performs routine inspections of all facilities noting needed repairs; ensuring sites are safe for public use and assists with long range planning for the site.
* Must follow all directed County safety procedures.
* Assists with natural resource management projects as appropriate.
* May perform minor painting and carpentry tasks.
* Coordinates and monitors volunteers and community service personnel as appropriate.
* Performs some snow removal.
* Assists in all aspects of building maintenance which could include cleaning restrooms and offices.
* Required to take training as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.
* Have the ability to climb, stoop, bend, reach, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
* Must be able to lift and use various pieces of hand held equipment, up to twenty (20) pounds, for prolonged periods of time.
* Must be able to at least lift up to fifty (50) pounds (repeatedly).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position will be in the field. The Site Caretaker/Educator may experience the following:

* Occasional exposure to chemicals, hazardous vegetation (poison ivy, etc.) and other hazards (animals, bees, etc.) when performing their responsibilities.
* Exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain.
* Will work at various sites as assigned.
* Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
* Be available for emergencies outside of normal working hours.
* Appropriate dress and protective footwear required.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.