Groundskeeper Technician

Chemical Abstracts Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

Job summary

Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Groundskeeper Technician to maintain the CAS grounds, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with landscaping tasks. Responsibilities include snow removal and operating various equipment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of landscaping experience and a valid State of Ohio driver's license. CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of direct landscaping and/or facilities experience.
• Experience in snowplow operation and snow removal required.
• Pesticide certification or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the CAS grounds, roadways, and parking areas.
• Perform maintenance on irrigation systems and snow removal equipment.
• Assist with planting, watering, and landscaping tasks.

Skills

Landscaping expertise

Snow plow operation

Small-motor skills

Communication skills

Education

2 or more years of direct landscaping and/or facilities experience

Pesticide certification or license

Valid State of Ohio driver's license

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Heavy machinery

Job description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep enterprises thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Groundskeeper Technician. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

1. Maintains the CAS grounds, roadways, sidewalks, and parking areas.
2. Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance of various systems on the grounds such as irrigation, pumping station, and fountain operation.
3. Performs annual and seasonal planting and transplant of trees, flowers, and bushes. Assists with watering, mulching, mowing, and other landscaping tasks.
4. Applies pesticides and fertilizers as directed and maintains appropriate certifications for application.
5. Critical member of snow removal operations including being on‑call 24/7 for snow removal through the winter months. Uses shovels, snow blowers, tractors, and trucks for snow removal. Applies salt, calcium, and sand to various areas to melt ice and provide safer conditions for staff and visitors.
6. Maintains major equipment including pickup trucks, compact tractor, riding mowers, zero turn mower, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment and other handheld equipment. Troubleshoots problems as they arise and performs preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operating effectively.
7. Carries out outdoor activities associated with charitable special events and business‑related events/meetings held on the CAS Campus, including set‑up and tear down.
8. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to Lead or manager.
9. Assists with set‑ups and provides support for CAS meetings, corporate functions, and all special events.
10. Maintains cleanliness and order of all mechanical and storage areas.
11. Collaborates with and sometimes tasks 3rd party supplemental contractors throughout summer months.
12. Possesses small‑motor skills and coordination to operate workbench tools, vehicles, and small power tools.
13. Acts as part of the Life Safety Team during Fire drills and other building emergencies.
14. Engages in safety and technical trainings as needed and assigned.
15. “Essential” staff position critical to the day‑to‑day operation of the organization during weather, power or building related emergency situations. Trained and capable of providing temporary coverage of minor building maintenance tasks. Must be willing to work on‑call schedule during winter months.

Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge

• 2 or more years of direct landscaping and/or facilities experience.
• Commercial mowing experience required.
• Experience in snowplow operation and snow removal required.
• Experience operating and maintaining landscaping equipment and heavy machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of basic landscape design and plant/tree maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems preferred.
• Pesticide certification or license preferred.
• Certification for Forklift Operator or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.