GROUNDSKEEPER 1
Ohio University
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Job summary
Ohio University is seeking a Groundskeeper 1 to maintain lawns, flower beds, and surrounding grounds under supervision. The role includes mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and seasonal trimming, with attention to safety and weather conditions.
The position offers a diverse range of grounds work, from plant care to snow removal, and requires practical physical ability, reliability, and a willingness to follow instructions. Benefits are provided per university policy.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of turf and shrub maintenance.
- Ability to operate mowers, weed eaters and related equipment.
- Ability to read and write basic English.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Willingness to follow safety guidelines and instructions.
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions and with potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Demonstrated good work habits and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine grounds maintenance under supervision (mow, clean, snow removal).
- Mow, edge, weed, water lawns and flower beds; trim shrubs.
- Keep grounds clean and safe; operate cleaning equipment as needed.
- Remove snow and ice; apply salt; operate snow removal equipment.
- Perform general grounds custodial duties and maintain equipment.
- Fertilize and plant as assigned; manage basic landscaping tasks.
- Other related duties as required.
Skills
Job description
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
This position is not open to the public. Only current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees are eligible to apply at this time.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
- In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
- Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information: Job Title GROUNDSKEEPER 1. Applications Accepted From AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental, AFSCME 1699 In-segment.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
- Under close supervision from groundskeeper supervisor, performs routine, semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., mows lawns; cleans grounds; removes snow).
- Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
- Mows, trims & edges lawns; weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims shrubs.
- Keep grounds clean (e.g., picks up papers & other debris; operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks & parking lots when necessary).
- Removes snow & ice with hand shovel & broom; applies salt to snow & ice; operates power snow shovel when necessary.
- Performs general grounds-related custodial and maintenance duties (e.g., delivers materials & equipment; cleans shop area); does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens).
- Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs when assigned; plants trees, shrubs and other plants when assigned; seeds & sods lawns; sprays to control insects and disease as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Knowledge of turf & shrub maintenance
- Skill in operating various types of mowers, weed eaters, & related equipment, operating snow shovels & related equipment
- Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form
- Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- 6 mos. exp. in grounds work
- ODA Pesticide applicator’s license, Core, and sections 6a and 8 must be acquired within the 120 days probationary period.
- Valid Drivers License
- Works under all weather conditions; may work with equipment and potentially hazardous chemicals
- Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of safety practices
- Skill in operating vacuum
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
(*developed after employment)
Department: Grounds Maintenance
Pay Rate: AFSCME 1699 |04| $20.54 – $23.18 hourly rate
Job Open Date 08/17/2026 Posting Close Date August 24, 2026
Work Days: Tuesday – Saturday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Sunday & Monday
Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Travis Post (postt@ohio.edu)
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade AFSCME|04|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Clery Act Statistics
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Clery Act Statistics
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
- www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
- www.higheredjobs.com
- www.ohiomeansjobs.com
- The Athens Messenger
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Ohio University employee
- OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
- Employment Agency
- Posted Announcement
- Professional association
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
- OTHER
- * Please select an option that best represents your current status.
- I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
- I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.
- I am a current Ohio University Student employee.
- I am not an employee of Ohio University.
- * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?
- yes
- no
- * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME employee working within Grounds Services?
- Yes
- No
Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386
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