Gabis Student - Grounds Worker

Req Id: 43545

Job Title: Gabis Student - Grounds Worker

City: Valparaiso

Job Description:

Job Summary

Workdays are between Monday-Friday, with some weekends required.

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

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.
• The ability to identify some trees and weeds 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.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 8/18/26