Groundskeeper

Overview

Full performance level in the groundskeeping occupation requiring considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance tools and techniques; under direction, performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions; landscapes grounds; maintains outdoor sports facilities; operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment. Travel to various County locations may be required.

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., maintain site landscaping, lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation; utilize insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers for lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spread mulch; trim trees, hedges and shrubs, and prevent and eliminate weeds; conduct basic irrigation audit and perform basic irrigation programming and repairs).
• Maintains and repairs outdoor sports facilities (e.g., athletic fields, tennis courts, ball diamonds).
• Performs routine grounds maintenance and general labor (e.g., grass mowing; snow removal and ice control; weed and clean lawns and flower beds; maintain parking lots, streets, right of ways; clean restrooms; keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris; empty trash receptacles; perform minor building construction).
• Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment (e.g., operate, maintain, and repair groundskeeping equipment; clean and repair hand and power tools, mowers, backhoe, tractor, seeder).
• Maintains and repairs play equipment.
• Assists other staff when needed and assists with special projects (e.g., landscaping, pothole repair, construction projects, painting).
• Performs basic computer skills (e.g., respond to emails, enter work requests, update and close work orders).
• May provide work direction; performs related duties as required.

• Equivalent to High School diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

• Must have current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a Public Operator Pesticide Applicator License Core, 8 Turf Pest Control within one (1) year of date of hire.

Centerville, OH $14.00-$20.00

Oakwood Village, OH $19.00-$25.00