Seasonal Grounds Worker, Gabis Arboretum

Students May Apply

Pay: $13.00/hour

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Some weekends

Position Duration: March 15 – October 31, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds and Facilities

• Maintain trails, roads, paths, and other outdoor areas of the property
• Performs lawn care such as mowing, trimming, reseeding, raking, and edging
• Assists in maintaining garden beds by supporting gardening staff, mulching, removing litter, etc.
• Assists in pruning shrubs and trees as needed
• Assists volunteers while fostering positive relationships and encouraging volunteer engagement at the Arboretum
• Repairs fencing, picnic tables, benches, gates, walls, and walks as needed
• Performs custodial functions of Gabis Facilities such as cleaning restrooms, lobbies, offices, etc.
• Adheres to all safety regulations while operating equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Event Support

• Performs on-site event set up, break down, and cleaning
• Assists with events and facility rentals as needed

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Experience

Minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience is required

• Experience operating various equipment such as mowers, hand and power tools is preferred
• Some tree and weed identification is preferred
• Some basic mechanical knowledge is preferred such as checking oil, checking and filling equipment with correct fuel, and recognizing engine issues or failures

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, stand, bend, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to use mowers, blowers, weedwhackers, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools including hammers, saws, drills, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with staff, visitors and volunteers during all interactions

FLSA Status Non-Exempt