Grounds Technician - Newark Earthworks

Ohio History Connection•Heath, OH

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor spaces. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure that grounds are well-kept, safe, and visually appealing. The technician will work on landscaping, lawn care, and general maintenance duties, ensuring that all outdoor areas are clean and properly maintained. This position is a full time (40 hours a week) seasonal position. Work will be conducted between the months of May through October. Primarily responsibilities will be geared toward landscape maintenance which include clearing litter and sticks, mowing grass, and assistant in projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor of the Newark Earthworks.

Requirements

High School Diploma PLUS one to three years relevant working experience OR Post-secondary degree or technical certification from an accredited institution in a relevant field
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
Knowledge of proper operation and safety procedures for equipment necessary to perform essential functions such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other commercial landscape and maintenance equipment
Understanding of safe handling and usage of materials necessary to perform essential functions of position including commercial-grade cleaning and sanitizing solutions, herbicides, and pesticides

Responsibilities

Perform general groundskeeping and landscape duties including mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding, and maintaining lawns and flowerbeds.
Aid in tree-work including trimming, pruning, chipping, and clean-up of fall tees and large limbs.
As directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, work alongside Statewide Maintenance crew and other maintenance and grounds technicians in the Historic Site System to complete large projects.
Clean and maintain tools; alert Maintenance Supervisor when service and repair equipment including tractors, mowers, automotive stock, etc. is required.
Install and remove attachments on equipment as needed to perform tasks
Remove debris including trash, sticks, and leaves from walkways, parking lots, and other designated areas; remove garbage from receptacles
Maintain parking lots, roads, and sidewalks on property
Follow all safety rules and protocols for operating equipment
Assist with the setup and teardown of indoor and outdoor events onsite
Maintain a friendly demeanor when approached by visitors when working on site.
Other duties as assigned.