Gardener II - Grounds

Kettering Health • Hamilton, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gardener II supports a safe, welcoming, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff by maintaining the grounds and landscaped areas of Kettering Health facilities. This role ensures the appearance and safety of outdoor spaces through routine care, seasonal maintenance, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience in nursery, greenhouse, or professional gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain a Commercial Applicator License (Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Control category) from the Ohio Department of Agriculture within six months of hire if applying restricted-use pesticides.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or certification in horticulture, arboriculture, floriculture, entomology, or plant pathology.
• Experience working in a healthcare, institutional, or campus setting.
• Current Commercial Applicator License (Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Control category) from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the grounds and landscaped areas of Kettering Health facilities.
• Ensuring the appearance and safety of outdoor spaces through routine care and seasonal maintenance.
• Adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Carrying out all job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

What This Job Offers

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