Grounds and Fleet Technician

Ohio History Connection; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio History Connection is seeking a Grounds and Fleet Technician to maintain grounds across Central Ohio and support the organization’s vehicle and equipment fleet.

This role combines hands-on groundskeeping with preventative fleet maintenance, servicing mowers, tractors, and related equipment, while coordinating with vendors and traveling to statewide sites as needed. A high school diploma and 3–4 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–4 years of experience in fleet maintenance, automotive repair, or groundskeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Groundskeeping & Facilities Maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging, planting, pruning, and landscape maintenance.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides according to safety standards.
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, roads, and outdoor areas for safety and accessibility.
• Remove snow, ice, debris, and waste from site grounds and public areas as needed.
• Fleet & Equipment Management: maintain and manage organization-wide vehicle and equipment fleet; preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Purchase parts, tools, supplies, and chemicals for fleet and maintenance operations.
• Operational & Support Duties: support seasonal grounds maintenance and winter weather response at central sites.
• Service and repair groundskeeping equipment (mowers, tractors, etc.).
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized services and travel statewide for site support.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Fleet maintenance

Safety procedures

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Fleet vehicles

Pesticide safety equipment

Job description

Position: Grounds and Fleet Technician

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Various sites within the Ohio History Connection site system

Compensation: $21-23/hour plus full benefits package

Summary:

The Grounds and Fleet Technician is responsible for maintaining grounds across Central Ohio and supporting the Ohio History Connection's vehicle and equipment fleet.

This position combines hands-on groundskeeping duties to ensure safe, functional, and visually appealing facilities with preventative fleet management and equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions:

Groundskeeping & Facilities Maintenance

• Perform general groundskeeping duties including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, pruning, and landscape maintenance
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety standards
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, roads, and outdoor areas to ensure safety and accessibility
• Remove snow, ice, debris, and waste from site grounds and public areas as needed

Fleet & Equipment Management

• Maintain and manage organization-wide vehicle and equipment fleet, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning
• Purchase parts, tools, supplies, and chemicals for fleet and maintenance operations

Operational & Support Duties

• Support seasonal grounds maintenance and winter weather response at central sites
• Service and repair groundskeeping equipment (mowers, tractors, etc.)
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized services such as tree work, mulching, or snow removal
• Travel to and support statewide sites with maintenance and grounds needs

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in fleet maintenance, automotive repair, groundskeeping, or related field
• Combination of technical training and hands-on experience preferred

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
• Knowledge of automotive repair and preventive maintenance practices
• Experience with commercial landscaping equipment operation and repair
• Ability to learn and use various office software suites to perform essential functions of position
• Knowledge of proper operation and safety procedures for equipment necessary to perform essential functions such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other commercial landscape and maintenance equipment
• Understanding of safe handling and usage of materials necessary to perform essential functions of position including commercial-grade cleaning and sanitizing solutions, herbicides, and pesticides
• Valid Ohio Driver's License

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary
• Able to carry out duties assigned by supervisor
• Able to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged standing, walking, and bending. Requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds. Required eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate groundskeeping and landscaping equipment along with basic hand and power tools. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at [e-mail].