Grounds Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Full-Time Groundskeeper for the Eastern Campus. The role supports Plant Operations, working Sunday-Thursday from 6am to 2:30pm, with responsibilities including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, snow removal, and equipment maintenance across campus grounds.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in grounds care and snowplow operations, and a valid Ohio driver's license. AFSCME Bargaining Unit; minimum salary listed; Ohio residency required near campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds.
• Two (2) years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping and snowplowing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to properly use related equipment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet College insurability requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Mow and fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Operate equipment such as riding lawn mower, tractor, front end loader, back hoe, dump truck and more.
• Remove snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways and building entrances.
• Maintain and repair grounds equipment and vehicles; report problems.
• Collect rubbish daily.
• Weed eradication, fertilizing, reseeding and watering of turf.
• Install and maintain flower beds and plantings.
• Maintain and repair athletic fields and paint lines as needed.
• Operate and adjust turf irrigation systems.
• Paint outdoor items and maintain sidewalks and parking areas.
• Work with Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects and follow OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Snowplow equipment operation

Instruction following ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mower

Tractor

Front end loader

Backhoe

Dump truck

Roller

Power sprayer

Stump grinder

Cherry picker

Vehicle trailer

Snowplow equipment

Job description

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Full-Time Groundskeeper for the Eastern Campus. The role supports Plant Operations, working Sunday-Thursday from 6am to 2:30pm, with responsibilities including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, snow removal, and equipment maintenance across campus grounds.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in grounds care and snowplow operations, and a valid Ohio driver's license. AFSCME Bargaining Unit; minimum salary listed; Ohio residency required near campus.