Facilities Technician II - Grounds

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job :1361

# of Openings:1

Overview:

The Facilities Technician 2 is responsible for maintaining all exterior areas of the Clifton campus, including landscape, irrigation, aesthetics, snow removal, and otherwise, ensuring a high level of aesthetics for outdoor areas. This position may assist with oversight of work performed by Co-Op Students, Work Study Students and/or Volunteers.

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and Best Management Practices to exterior property, including, but not limited to: hardscapes, lighting, irrigation, turf, green infrastructure, snow removal, trash removal and equipment.
• Assist with design, installation and maintenance of landscape beds and seasonal floral displays.
• Ability to perform work orders and other duties assigned in an efficient manner.
• Assist other departments with special events, set-ups and emergency situations.
• Operate heavy machine1y and small engine equipment and provide routine and preventative maintenance on the same.
• Respond to emergency situations concerning building security and integrity as needed.
• On-call assignments as required.
• Associate degree in Horticulture or relevant discipline OR at least seven (7) years of experience in Landscape or Grounds operations.
• Ohio Commercial Pesticide license required or within 120 days of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of plant material including Turf, Herbaceous, Woody and Native flora
• Valid driver's license
• Physical ability to work daily in variable weather conditions and maneuver hilly terrain and stairs
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and small engine equipment
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., kneel, climb ladders/stairs and raise arms above head

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical repair experience/licensure
• Forklift operator and OSHA certifications

Desired

Competencies:

• Self-motivated team player with an emphasis on customer service for internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers, faculty, staff, visitors and students.
• Commitment and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion, with the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships within a diverse campus community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Details:

Reports To:

Director of Buildings, Maintenance & Grounds

Compensation: $24.27/ hr.

Shift: 1st shift

Status:
Full-time

Classification:
Non
- Exempt

Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Vision Insurance
• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
• Short-Term Disability:
  Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident:
  Optional at employee expense
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

• If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
• You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.
• A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

• The institution declares that it will educate students…