Groundskeeper - Bexley Ohio

ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial Services; Bexley, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial Services is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to preserve a safe, attractive campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will mow, edge, weed, and maintain landscape areas, remove litter, and support snow/ice operations as well as event setups.

Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, reporting hazards, and following OSHA/university safety requirements. A pesticide applicator license and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of landscape/grounds industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic horticulture, landscape and hardscape maintenance, snow removal and deicing techniques, and athletic field maintenance.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Knowledge of safety practices for operation of equipment.
• Must have a current Pesticide Applicators License (6A/6C/Core) and basic pesticide knowledge.
• Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces (ground, trees, roofs).
• Ability to use ladders and aerial lifts to reach roofs and trees.
• Able to handle exposure to dirt, chemicals, weather, and noisy equipment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (50 lbs. regularly) and to stand, walk, climb, kneel, push, pull.
• Strong mental abilities: analysis, planning, problem solving, and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
• Remove litter, clean sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, and exterior spaces.
• Perform leaf removal, mulching, planting, and snow/ice control.
• Assist with campus event setup, teardown, and site restoration.
• Operate equipment safely, report hazards, and complete work orders.
• Shift hours are 7:30am to 4pm.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Landscape/grounds experience

Horticulture knowledge

Driver's license

Safety practices knowledge

Pesticide Applicator License (6A,6C, 6

Ability to work in tight spaces

Ladder and aerial lift use

Physical stamina and lifting up to 100

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Confidentiality and initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.*