Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Vacation and sick time

6 weeks parental leave

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform routine groundskeeping and general labor across university facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, and basic equipment maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety and upkeep.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and handle physical tasks as part of a busy campus

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform general labor and operate grounds equipment.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds keeping and/or grounds maintenance functions (e.g., mow, trim trees and edge lawns; weed and water lawns and flower beds; trim shrubs and bushes; seed and sod lawns; assist with planting shrubs and plants, etc.).
• Keep university grounds clean (e.g., pick up papers and other debris; operate a variety of equipment to clean sidewalks, steps, patios, and parking lots when necessary).
• Perform general labor (outdoor/indoor) when grounds keeping work has been completed. Functions may include removal of snow and ice from walkways, raking leaves, setting up chairs/tables/stages; sweeping, mopping, cleaning floors, windows, walls; loading/unloading; repairing fences; graffiti removal and power washing.
• May plant trees, shrubs, and other plants.
• May perform general routine maintenance and/or minor repairs of grounds equipment.
• Maintain workspace conditions as prescribed by area.
• Upon request, reports to work during inclement weather or emergencies.

Skills

Reading & writing basics

Math calculation

Dependable work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform routine groundskeeping and general labor across university facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, and basic equipment maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety and upkeep.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and handle physical tasks as part of a busy campus