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. This position performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties, general custodial and maintenance duties, and routine maintenance of grounds equipment. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

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