Groundskeeper

Job Description - Groundskeeper 2 (260000TL)

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Hailey Ivory, Hailey.

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Unposting Date :
Feb 13, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location :
Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $20.85/hr

Schedule :
Full‑time

Work Hours : 0700 - 1530

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill :
Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills :
Construction Trades, General Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Trades, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Time Management

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma‑informed care long‑term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./what‑we‑do/work‑at‑odvs

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Starting Hourly Pay – $20.85
• Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on -ohio

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs skilled and semi‑skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g. plants, fertilizes & mows lawns; plants, prunes, fertilizes & applies insecticides to shrubs & trees; landscapes & maintains grounds; applies & grades topsoil; lays sod; maintains athletic fields, operates & maintains heavy equipment).
• Maintains cemetery grounds (e.g. excavates & prepares gravesites for interment; sets, maintains, inspects & disposes headstones & markers; plants, fertilizes & mows lawns; applies & grades topsoil; lays sod; removes trash, leaves, limbs & debris from & around gravesites).
• Performs routine grounds maintenance and general labor (e.g. removes snow & applies salt to ice; mows, weeds & cleans lawns & flower beds; maintains & cleans walkways, streets & parking lots; delivers supplies; assists with minor building constructions).

If you are ready for the next great step in your career… Come join us

Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on‑line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualification outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at  Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race,…