Facilities Technician II: Grounds & Outdoor Systems

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Job summary

The Facilities Technician 2 at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is responsible for maintaining all exterior areas of the Clifton campus, including landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal, ensuring an attractive outdoor environment.

This full-time role requires an associate degree in horticulture or seven years of landscape experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate heavy machinery; on-call and shift are included with a contract through IUOE 2.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Horticulture or relevant discipline OR at least seven years of landscape/grounds experience.
• Ohio Commercial Pesticide license required or within 120 days of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of plant material including turf, herbaceous, woody and native flora.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to work daily in variable weather conditions and maneuver hilly terrain and stairs.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and small engine equipment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., kneel, climb ladders/stairs and raise arms above head.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and Best Management Practices to exterior property, including hardscapes, lighting, irrigation, turf, green infrastructure, snow removal, trash removal and equipment.
• Assist with design, installation and maintenance of landscape beds and seasonal floral displays.
• Ability to perform work orders and other duties assigned in an efficient manner.
• Assist other departments with special events, set-ups and emergency situations.
• Operate heavy machinery and small engine equipment and provide routine and preventative maintenance on the same.
• Respond to emergency situations concerning building security and integrity as needed.
• On-call assignments as required.

Skills

Team player

Customer service mindset

Professional communication

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Quality improvement mindset

Education

Associate degree in Horticulture or 7+ years landscape experience

Job description

The Facilities Technician 2 at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is responsible for maintaining all exterior areas of the Clifton campus, including landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal, ensuring an attractive outdoor environment.

This full-time role requires an associate degree in horticulture or seven years of landscape experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate heavy machinery; on-call and shift are included with a contract through IUOE 2.