Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the positionThis position is eligible for the following benefitsmedical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 20167048S
Job DescriptionUnder close supervision from groundskeeper supervisor, performs routine, semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., mows lawns; cleans grounds; removes snow).
- Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
- Mows, trims & edges lawns; weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims shrubs.
- Keep grounds clean (e.g., picks up papers & other debris; operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks & parking lots when necessary).
- Removes snow & ice with hand shovel & broom; applies salt to snow & ice; operates power snow shovel when necessary.
- Performs general grounds-related custodial and maintenance duties (e.g., delivers materials & equipment; cleans shop area); does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens)
- Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs when assigned; plants trees, shrubs and other plants when assigned; seeds & sods lawns; sprays to control insects and disease as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications- Knowledge of turf & shrub maintenance;
- Skill in operating various types of mowers, weed eaters, & related equipment, operating snow shovels & related equipment;
- Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages;
- Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems;
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
- Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
- 6 mos. exp. in grounds work;
- ODA Pesticide applicator's license, Core, and sections 6a and 8 must be acquired within the 120 days probationary period.
- Valid Drivers License;
- Works under all weather conditions; may work with equipment and potentially hazardous chemicals;
- Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of safety practices*
- Skill in operating vacuum*
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures*
(*developed after employment)
DepartmentGrounds Maintenance
Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Range |04|: $20.54 - $23.18
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Job Open Date09/14/2026
Posting Close Date09/21/2026
Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work SchedulePN188599Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
Campus: Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignmentIndefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.Travis Post (
postt@ohio.edu)
Non-Discrimination StatementOhio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Pay GradeAFSCME|04|
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