Grounds Tech

Apply for the Grounds Tech I role at Cincinnati Children's.

• Irrigation
  - Maintain start‑up/shutdown for all irrigation systems for the calendar year, perform electronic controller checks, regulate cycle times as weather permits, and repair all irrigation system leaks, breaks, and damage. Provide layout, design, and budget requests for new installation projects to be reviewed by a manager and coordinate rentals with vendors and lead technician for equipment necessities for all projects. Request additional assistance for all projects requiring additional workload.
  
  Monitor all aspects of irrigation system components at all sites to ensure a safe environment for pedestrians as well as addressing all safety concerns for further inspection and repair.
• Groundskeeping
  - Under general supervision, plant, trim, spray, mow, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, and shovel materials. Remove snow and ice as well as apply ice‑melt products. Remove all trash and debris and other related tasks. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on grounds equipment and structures such as garages, drains, and irrigation system.
• Landscaping
  - Regularly review CCHMC landscaping for problem areas and make the necessary recommendations and suggestions to improve plant life at our properties. Exhibit proper pruning techniques of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials in order to maintain appropriate plant health and aesthetics. Maintain currency in the horticulture field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Remain up to date with the use of chemicals and fertilizers used in the landscape industry as well as participate in obtaining a pesticide applicator’s license if necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Participate in obtaining a pesticide applicator service license if necessary
• Valid driver’s license

Burnet Campus

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Grounds

Regular

1

40

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $19.29 - $23.92

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability