Groundskeeper 1 - Intermittent

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties (e.g., mows, trims and edges lawns; applies mulch, weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; trims shrubs; cleans grounds, sidewalks and parking lots by removing papers and debris and operating vacuum sweeper/power washer, uses hand shovel and broom to remove snow and ice; operates power snow shovel when necessary).

Performs general custodial and maintenance duties (e.g., delivers materials and equipment); does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens); performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties as assigned.

Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs; plant trees, shrubs and other plants; seeds and sods lawns; sprays to control insects and disease as needed; participates in removal of dead animals.

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:

• Kindness & Empathy
  - All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
• Collaboration
  - We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
• Transparency
  - We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
• Quality Innovation
  - The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
• Inclusiveness
  - Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
• Accountability
  - We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with less than 6 points
• No experience required

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-Diversity Affairso.gov

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Technical

Skills:

Equipment Operator, Agriculture, Environmental Services, Facilities Management, Plant Health

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Listening, Adaptability