Groundskeeper

State Center Community College District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces. This role involves performing skilled grounds maintenance, operating various equipment, and ensuring the upkeep of sports facilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in landscaping and grounds care, along with basic computer skills for work order management. Join a team that values the importance of well-maintained environments and contribute to the beautification of community spaces. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator license within a year.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled grounds maintenance functions including landscaping and lawn care.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment and perform repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Position Overview

Full performance level in the groundskeeping occupation requiring considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance tools and techniques; under direction, performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions; landscapes grounds; maintains outdoor sports facilities; operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment.

Summary Of Job Duties

May perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned at one or more County location. Work assignments will require travel to various County locations.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., maintain site landscaping, lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation; utilize insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers for lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spread mulch; trim trees, hedges and shrubs, and prevent and eliminate weeds; conduct basic irrigation audit and perform basic irrigation programming and repairs). Maintains and repairs outdoor sports facilities (e.g., athletic fields, tennis courts, ball diamonds). Performs routine grounds maintenance and general labor (e.g., grass mowing; snow removal and ice control; weed and clean lawns and flower beds; maintain parking lots, streets, right of ways; clean restrooms; keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris; empty trash receptacles; perform minor building construction). Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment (e.g., operate, maintain, and repair groundskeeping equipment; clean and repair hand and power tools, mowers, backhoe, tractor, seeder). Maintains and repairs play equipment.

Assists other staff when needed. Assists with special projects (e.g., landscaping, pothole repair, construction projects, painting). Performs basic computer skills (e.g., respond to emails, enter work requests, update and close work orders). May provide work direction. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

Equivalent to High School diploma. Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Supplemental Information

Must have current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Must obtain a Public Operator Pesticide Applicator License Core, 8 Turf Pest Control within one (1) year of date of hire.