Grounds Laborer -U

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UC is a mission‑driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Perform routine, grounds maintenance functions and/or general labor on all University of Cincinnati buildings and facilities.

This is a Monday‑Friday 6:30 am–3:00 pm scheduled shift.

• Perform general grounds keeping and/or grounds maintenance worker functions (e.g., mow, trim trees and edge lawns; weed and water lawns and flower beds; trim shrubs and bushes; seed and sod lawns; assist with planting shrubs and plants, etc.).
• Keep university grounds clean (e.g., pick up papers and other debris; operate a variety of equipment to clean sidewalks, steps, patios, and parking lots when necessary).
• Perform general labor (outdoor/indoor) when grounds keeping work has been completed. Functions may include, but are not limited to, removal of snow and ice from building walkways and steps, raking leaves, setting up chairs, tables, stages, and platforms and performing general laborer duties such as sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors, cleaning windows and walls, loading and unloading trucks or vehicles, and repairing fences.
  
  Graffiti removal and power washing.
• May plant trees, shrubs, and other plants.
• May perform general routine maintenance and/or minor repairs of grounds equipment (e.g., clean, paint, oil, sharpen) utilized within assigned work area.
• Maintain workspace conditions as prescribed by area.
• Upon request, reports to work during various inclement weather conditions and/or emergencies.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license with an acceptable record

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages

Ability to read and write common vocabulary

• Preferred individuals with commercial grounds experience

• Sitting – Seldom
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often
• Hearing, listening – Continuously
• Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Bending – Often
• Stooping – Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders – Often
• Kneeling, squatting – Often
• Crouching – Often
• Crawling – Seldom
• Reaching overhead – Often
• Pulling, pushing – Often
• Shoveling – Often
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Often
• Lifting – over 50 pounds – Often
• Outdoor Environment:
  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions:
  Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

04/20/2026

Candidacy for this role will be determined by a complete application. Your application must indicate material evidence of having the experience,…