Groundskeeper - Bexley Ohio

ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial; Bexley (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceMaster Clean in Ohio is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to preserve a safe, attractive campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, trimming, litter removal, and seasonal snow and ice control, with a 7:30am–4pm shift.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year in landscape/grounds work, a valid pesticide applicators license (Categories 6A, 6C & Core), and ability to operate ladders and aerial

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance tasks and landscape care basics.
• One year of landscape/grounds industry experience.
• Valid pesticide applicators license, categories 6A, 6C & Core.
• Ability to operate ladders and aerial lifts safely.
• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs and working in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, weed, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and beds.
• Remove litter and keep sidewalks, entrances, and exterior spaces clean.
• Assist with seasonal leaf removal, mulching, and snow/ice control.
• Support campus events with setup, teardown and site restoration.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pesticide license

Safety practices

Ladder & aerial lift use

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ladders

Aerial lifts

Equipment operation

Job description

For more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has been creating cleaner, healthier, safer work environments for our customers. As a ServiceMaster Service Partner, you belong to a team that works together to deliver the best solutions and customer service to our clients.

Job Skills / Requirements

Position Purpose:

Performs comprehensive grounds maintenance services to preserve a safe, attractive, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Core Responsibility & Service Standard:

Grounds Maintenance: Mow, edge, trim, weed, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds

Campus Appearance: Remove litter, clean sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, and exterior spaces.

Seasonal Operations: Perform leaf removal, mulching, planting, and snow and ice control.

Event Support: Assist with campus event setup, teardown, and site restoration.

Safety & Quality: Operate equipment safely, report hazards, and complete assigned work orders.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a High School education or equivalency.

2. Specialty skills include at least one year of landscape and/or grounds industry experience.

3. Knowledge of basic horticulture, landscape & hardscape maintenance and installation techniques, snow removal & deicing techniques, and athletic field maintenance.

4. Motor vehicle operator’s license.

5. Knowledge of safety practices associated with the operation of all equipment as listed in the job description.

6. Required to have a current Pesticide Applicators License, Categories 6A, 6C & Core and have knowledge of a basic pesticides used in Grounds Management.

7. Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as, on the ground, trees, and roofs.

8. Ability to use equipment such as ladders and aerial lifts to reach high places such as roofs and trees.

9. Ability to handle prolonged exposure to:

• Dirt, dust, grease, pesticides, petroleum products, and other chemicals.
• Climatic weather conditions – hot and cold outside temperatures
• Equipment with moving parts and loud noise.

10. Physical Requirements: ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (50 lbs. on a regular basis), carry, reach, sit, write, climb, hear, pull, read, stand, drive, kneel, push, see, stoop, and walk.

11. Mental Requirements: compare, evaluate, interpret, organize, analyze, decide, inspect, measure, plan, work independently, calculate, diagnose, instruct, negotiate, problem solve.

12. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality.

13. Ability to work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.

Performance Expectations:

Maintain a safe, clean, professional campus environment; respond promptly to service requests; follow OSHA and university safety requirements; communicate effectively with Facilities Management; operate equipment safely; and deliver consistently high-quality grounds maintenance.

*The shift hours are 7:30am to 4pm. *

Additional Information / Benefits