Director of Grounds
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Management
About the Organization Ohio Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs for residential undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult and online students.
Position Director of Grounds Location Main Campus Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time DescriptionDirector of Grounds
DepartmentMaintenance
Building/LocationMain Campus
SupervisorDirector of Operations
Months Per Year12
Hours Per Week40
Classification LevelDirector
FLSA StatusExempt
SupervisesStudent Workers and Grounds Workers
POSITION SUMMARY- Under the direction of the Executive Director of Operations, the Ground Director is responsible for all facilities on and off campus pertaining to all grounds work and repair and will adhere to all safety practices.
- Managing all grounds work on campus
(Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification)
- Manage student workers
- Manage all grounds work on campus and off campus
- Maintain all grounds equipment.
- Mowing
- Trimming
- Landscaping
- Supervise tracks and trails.
- Support campus events.
- Snow removal
- Complete small work orders
- Watering plants
- Campus trash
- Leaf removal/tree trimming.
- Plant flowers
- Setting up Christmas lights
- Assist Athletic Department in treatment and care of sports fields.
- Assist outside contractors as needed.
- Be available for evening/weekend as need arises.
- Other duties as assigned.
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.
- Education, Training and
Experience:- Associates Degree required
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Experience with working grounds
- Experience managing/directing
- Skill and Ability to:
- Knowledge of use of grounds equipment
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will' basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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