Groundskeeper

Founded in 1947, we have operated the Glendora Historical Museum since 1952

and have owned the Rubel Castle in Glendora since 2005. Since 2015, the Society

has expanded significantly, is dynamic in membership activity, and maintains a full

events calendar, including:

● Weekly public museum

openings (Glendora Museum)

● Scheduled Tours (Castle)

● Lectures & Programs

● Family Workshops

● Staff booths at community

events

● Outings/Trips

● Youth Education & Outreach

● Research Days

● Fundraising Campaigns

The specific purposes of the Glendora Historical Society is to preserve, and hold in

the public trust, a record of the history of the City of Glendora, the region prior to its

incorporation, its changing land use, and its diverse fluctuating population. The

Society will house its main collections in and operate the Glendora Historical Society

Museum and will be the steward of the Rubel Castle Historic District, including the

buildings and objects within. It will perform these functions by engaging in the

following activities:

(1) HISTORY - preserving the history of Glendora by collecting and preserving

records, documents and non-tangible material including oral histories that provide a

chronicle of the history of Glendora, and by appropriately archiving that material;

(2) COLLECTIONS - acquiring material culture objects that explain, interpret or

illuminate the history of Glendora and Rubel Castle and that support the Society's

mission;

(3) PRESERVATION - providing responsible stewardship to the collections by

engaging in appropriate conservation of the historic records and collections objects

listed in 1 and 2 above;

(4) EXHIBITIONS - producing exhibitions at both the Glendora Historical Society

Museum and Rubel Castle Historic District that help interpret the history of

Glendora and the Society's collections to the visiting public;

(5) EDUCATION - engaging in educational activities that activate both the history of

Glendora and the Society's collections to the visiting public;

(6) SCHOLARSHIP - supporting scholarship in the form of original research and

publication by both historical society members and outside scholars by providing

appropriate access to and use of the collection.

We Manage Two Historic Sites

The Society is headquartered at the Glendora Historical Society Museum,

located in the “Old City Hall,” which also served as the city jail and firehouse before

1923. It now houses exhibition spaces displaying the Museum collections. The

extensive Society Archive contains memorabilia and resources dating to the 1850s

and is also housed at the Museum. The Museum is open to the public on Saturdays

from 11am-2pm, or by appointment. Additionally, the Archive is available on

scheduled Research Days, or by special appointment.

The Rubel Castle Historic District is a monumental folk architecture site

nestled in the foothills of Glendora. It was entirely built by hand by Michael Rubel

and countless volunteers from 1968 to 1986. Its stone masonry was handcrafted of

river rock, repurposed materials and an assemblage of the relics and artifacts of

Glendora's early agricultural and industrial eras. The RCHD has been listed on the

National Register of Historic Places since 2013. Rubel Castle tours are arranged by

appointment only.

The Glendora Historical Society is currently seeking a highly organized and

self-driven Groundskeeper to perform a variety of landscape, maintenance, and custodial tasks

that support organizational and facility management goals at the Glendora Historical

Society Museum and Rubel Castle Historic District.

Under the direction of the Castle Manager, the Groundskeeper shall be tasked with

the following duties and responsibilities:

LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

● Move and spread mulch to unpaved pathways and driveways

● Rake designated areas, spread compost and/or dispose of excess leaves

● Work with the Grounds Manager to prune shrubs, small trees, and ivy

● Sweep or blow all paved walkways including the courtyard and gravestones

● Take out large trash cans to the curb on trash day and bring in empty cans

● Perform weeding duties including operating a weed whacker

● Work with Custodian Maintenance Worker to maintain eco-friendly rodent

control; including cleaning out and setting snap rat traps

● Repair irrigation (can be trained) and water designated trees

● Performs plumbing repairs such as clearing clogged sinks and toilets and assists

with water line repairs

● Performs minor carpentry repairs

● Maintains organization and maintenance of tools in good working order

● Works with Castle Manager, Castle and GHS Museum Curators, Castle Grounds

Manager and Castle VP on special projects

● Remove debris from grounds including clearing gutters and excess leaves from

roofs, and clearing spiderwebs from outdoor displays

● Seasonally spray eco-friendly biological treatment to prevent algae in courtyard

CUSTODIAN

● Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, and otherwise maintains the facilities of the Castle

and Society Museum in clean order

● Cleans windows, bathrooms, sinks and toilets

● Work with curator to order janitorial supplies

● Receives direction from Curators on which cleaning chemicals and tools to use

according to current museum standard best practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

● Ability to walk, kneel, bend, stoop, sit, crouch and stand for extended periods

● Must be able to grasp, clutch and carry tools

● Ability to climb ladders

● Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

● Working outdoors in inclement weather, including summer heat

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

● Fills in for Custodian Maintenance Worker as needed

● Works with volunteers on various projects

● Attends safety trainings

● Communicates safety and maintenance issues with Castle Manager, Curators,

Castle VP and Museum VP in a timely fashion

● Assist the Curator with moving objects and minor repairs

● Perform duties in accordance with all laws and regulations governing a

non-profit organization

● Maintain a log of hours and tasks, weekly

● Assists with special events including, event day assistance, set up and tear

down

● Coordinates E-Waste / Hazardous Waste drop offs

● Other duties as assigned

Must possess a welcoming and friendly disposition interacting effectively with

volunteers, trustees, contractors, and the public

● Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

● Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

● Must have enthusiasm and demonstrate initiative to learn new skills

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

● High School degree; additional experience in landscape, custodian and/or

maintenance roles will be a plus

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We understand the value of

bringing together a team with different perspectives, backgrounds, and life

experiences, and we prioritize diversity within our team. We encourage people from

underrepresented backgrounds to apply.