Groundskeeper 1

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State of Ohio


Location
Mount Vernon
Work Type
On Premise
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted Date
05/10/2025

Groundskeeper 1

Groundskeeper 1 (250003OS

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental CenterAgency Contact Name and InformationTrina Kolakowski

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente 1250 Vernonview Drive  Mount Vernon 43050

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon Compensation18.38

Schedule

Part-timeWork Hours16Classified IndicatorUnclassifiedUnionOCSEA 

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & InspectionTechnical SkillsAgricultureProfessional SkillsAdaptability Agency Overview

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

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of addition; subtraction; multiplication & division; safety practices associated with use & operation of grounds
maintenance equipment*. Skill in operation of various types of mowers & related equipment (e.g., snow shovel,
vacuum)*. Ability to carry out simple oral instruction; demonstrate general physical fitness. 

Job Description

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

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of addition; subtraction; multiplication & division; safety practices associated with use & operation of grounds
maintenance equipment*. Skill in operation of various types of mowers & related equipment (e.g., snow shovel,
vacuum)*. Ability to carry out simple oral instruction; demonstrate general physical fitness. 

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; in Department Of Natural Resources only, if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, must also possess valid commercial drivers license; in accordance with Section 124.11 (b)(2) of revised code, Director Of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.