Grounds & Fleet Technician — Statewide, Full Benefits

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

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.