Lead Groundskeeper - Bexley Ohio

ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial Services; Bexley, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial Services seeks a campus grounds supervisor to lead daily operations, oversee exterior maintenance, and ensure an exceptional appearance of university grounds.

The role includes coordinating mowing, irrigation, seasonal plantings, snow removal, and vendor management, focusing on safety and compliance. You will work with Facilities Management to deliver best-in-class service and maintain equipment and PPE.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• At least one year landscape/grounds experience.
• Knowledge of horticulture, landscape & hardscape maintenance, snow/ice techniques, and athletic field upkeep.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Commitment to safety practices.
• Current Pesticide Applicators License (6A, 6C & Core) required.
• Ability to work in low, high, and tight spaces.
• Ability to operate ladders and aerial lifts.
• Exposure to dirt, chemicals, and extreme weather.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work without supervision and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments and ensure campus appearance meets expectations.
• Oversee mowing, pruning, irrigation, seasonal plantings, and exterior beautification.
• Direct snow removal and de-icing operations.
• Coordinate event setups and oversee contractor performance.
• Maintain equipment, enforce PPE usage, and promote safety practices.
• Deliver safe, high-quality grounds maintenance in alignment with university standards.

Skills

Landscape/grounds experience

Driver's license

Safety practices

Pesticide license (6A/6C Core)

Equipment operation

Physical endurance

Physical stamina

Analytical skills

Discretion

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose:

Provides leadership for campus grounds operations by daily activities, maintaining the University's exterior assets, coordinating seasonal operations, and ensuring exceptional service quality.

Core Responsibility & Service Standard:

Leadership & Planning:

Coordinate daily work assignments, inspect completed work, and ensure campus appearance meets University expectations.

Landscape & Grounds:

Oversee mowing, pruning, mulching, irrigation, seasonal plantings, and exterior beautification.

Snow & Ice:

Direct snow removal and de-icing operations while maintaining safe pedestrian access.

Events & Vendors:

Coordinate event setups and oversee contractor performance and quality.

Safety & Equipment:

Maintain equipment, enforce PPE usage, and promote safe work practices.

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, analyse, 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.*