Part-Time Operations Assistant, Morris Arboretum & Gardens

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

35d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Assistant is a part-time, essential staff position that supports the daily operations of Morris Arboretum & Gardens. This role is responsible for custodial services, event support, maintenance of water features, visitor assistance, and helping ensure the security and safety of University assets across the grounds. The Operations Assistant works both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors, members, staff, and event guests. This position requires physical activity, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in custodial, housekeeping, facilities, or security-related work preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; must be a responsible, self-starting individual.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 30–50 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to work outdoors in all areas of the garden and in all weather conditions.
• Availability to work weekday, evening, and weekend shifts as required by operational needs.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial work across Arboretum buildings and outdoor areas.
• Clean and maintain water features throughout the garden.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to visitors, members, and staff.
• Support the security and safety of University assets on Arboretum grounds.
• Assist with set-up, breakdown, and operational support for Arboretum events.
• Monitor public spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for visitors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Arboretum operations.

Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees