Groundskeeper 1 - Intermittent

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. OCSEA Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules of the ORC/OAC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with less than 6 points
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• Equipment Operator
• Agriculture
• Environmental Services
• Facilities Management
• Plant Health
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Listening
• Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties (e.g., mows, trims and edges lawns; applies mulch, weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; trims shrubs; cleans grounds, sidewalks and parking lots by removing papers and debris and operating vacuum sweeper/power washer, uses hand shovel and broom to remove snow and ice; operates power snow shovel when necessary).
• Performs general custodial and maintenance duties (e.g., delivers materials and equipment); does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens); performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties as assigned.
• Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs; plant trees, shrubs and other plants; seeds and sods lawns; sprays to control insects and disease as needed; participates in removal of dead animals.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED