Assistant Manager-Grounds, Turfgrass, and Horticulture

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

6d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Help maintain and enhance two vibrant campus environments—Waterman Lab and Chadwick Arboretum. In this hands-on role, you’ll support landscape management, research, and teaching while helping showcase sustainable best practices.

Requirements

• Required High school diploma or GED
• 4 years relevant experience (or 2+ with a bachelor’s degree)
• Experience with landscape/grounds equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Legal to work in the US, without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to obtain within 180 days: Ohio Pesticide Applicator License
• Class B CDL

Nice To Haves

• Degree in horticulture, agriculture, or environmental sciences
• Experience with plant systems, ecological management, or research support

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, gardens, and green infrastructure (lawns, rain gardens, etc.)
• Support horticulture, turfgrass, and crop operations
• Operate and maintain equipment (tractors, sprayers, skid steers, tools)
• Assist with plant trials, greenhouse work, and landscape projects
• Coordinate staff, students, volunteers, and resources
• Support research projects and student labs
• Contribute to events, tours, and outreach programs
• Assist with irrigation and technical installations
• Help manage equipment, materials, and project logistics
• Winter weather clean-up snow plowing, salting, sidewalk clean-up & safety

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED