Arboretum Grounds & Facilities Tech — 20 hrs/wk, Year-Round

Purdue University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a part-time Grounds Worker to support Gabis Facilities. The role covers 20-hour weeks year-round with Monday–Friday workdays and occasional weekends. Duties include grounds maintenance, event support, and custodial tasks at the Arboretum, with safety adherence and volunteer engagement.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience. Knowledge of mowing, tool operation, and basic mechanical tasks is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 6 months related experience or training; equivalent combination may be considered.
• Experience operating mowing and hand/power tools preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge preferred (oil, fuel, engine issues).
• Snow removal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of trees and weeds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trails, roads, paths, and outdoor areas.
• Mow, trim, reseed, rake, and edge lawns.
• Assist in garden beds: mulching and litter removal.
• Prune shrubs and trees as needed.
• Assist volunteers and foster engagement at the Arboretum.
• Repair fencing, tables, benches, gates, walls, and walks.
• Perform custodial duties: restrooms, lobbies, offices.
• Operate equipment safely and assist in maintenance.
• Snow removal and salt application in winter.
• Assist in events setup/breakdown and rentals.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Volunteer engagement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Mowers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a part-time Grounds Worker to support Gabis Facilities. The role covers 20-hour weeks year-round with Monday–Friday workdays and occasional weekends. Duties include grounds maintenance, event support, and custodial tasks at the Arboretum, with safety adherence and volunteer engagement.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience. Knowledge of mowing, tool operation, and basic mechanical tasks is preferred.