Groundskeeper Specialized Technician

Apply now Job No: 502997
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Bargaining Unit, AFSCME
Department: Grounds Maint Ops - 801553
Pay Grade: 5 - Non Exempt (BU Facilities Maint)
Advertised: August 11, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

This individual will be responsible for all aspects of University's maintenance grounds equipment, including Facilities Management golf carts. Responsible for the repair and servicing of all grounds maintenance equipment, including golf carts, mowers, trucks, tractors, snow plows, blowers, sweepers, vacs and loaders. Responsible for maintaining inventory of all supplies, tools and parts needed for all equipment maintenance service work and repairs and maintain equipment maintenance records for servicing and repairs.

Responsible for the operation of some mechanized equipment assigned to the department when necessary. Performs labor-related duties as needed or required for essential operations and staff vacancies and all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Hardscape & Equipment Manager.

• 10 plus years’ experience servicing and diagnosing small and heavy equipment in a commercial setting.
• 10 plus years’ experience operating trucks, loaders, heavy equipment, forklifts, and snow plows.
• Prior experience servicing commercial snow removal equipment, including plows, spreaders, loaders, brooms, and snow blowers.
• A valid driver’s license with fewer than 6 points.
• 10 plus years’ experience in commercial grounds maintenance.
• 10 plus years’ experience ordering parts and maintaining inventory of supplies, tools and parts and equipment maintenance records for servicing and repairs on equipment.
• Prior stick and MIG welding experience.

• Must be able to work independently.
• Small engine repair certification or diagnostics training.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.