Groundskeeper 1

Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, 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: 20167060S

Job Description

Under 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)

Department
Grounds Maintenance

Pay Rate: AFSCME 1699 |04| $20.54 - $23.18 hourly rate

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Job Open Date
10/01/2026

Posting Close Date

October 8, 2026

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

PN100418
Work Days: Tuesday - Saturday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Sunday & Monday

Campus: Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Travis Post (postt@ohio.edu)

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio 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 Grade
AFSCME|04|

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