A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
Groundskeeper - Bexley Ohio ServiceMaster Elite Janitorial Bexley, OH Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Hardscape Snow removal Confidential information handling Outdoor work experience Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols High school diploma or GED Bucket operation Driver's License Machine operation safety procedures Pest control chemical handling Pesticide Applicator's License Full Job Description Groundskeeper -
Bexley Ohio Position Purpose:
Performs comprehensive grounds maintenance services to preserve a safe, attractive, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Core Responsibility & Service Standard:
Grounds Maintenance:
Mow, edge, trim, weed, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds
Campus Appearance:
Remove litter, clean sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, and exterior spaces.
Seasonal Operations:
Perform leaf removal, mulching, planting, and snow and ice control.
Event Support:
Assist with campus event setup, teardown, and site restoration.
Safety & Quality:
Operate equipment safely, report hazards, and complete assigned work orders.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a High School education or equivalency. 2. Specialty skills include at least one year of landscape and/or grounds industry experience. 3. Knowledge of basic horticulture, landscape & hardscape maintenance and installation techniques, snow removal & deicing techniques, and athletic field maintenance. 4. Motor vehicle operator's license. 5. Knowledge of safety practices associated with the operation of all equipment as listed in the job description. 6. Required to have a current Pesticide Applicators License, Categories 6A, 6C & Core and have knowledge of a basic pesticides used in Grounds Management. 7. Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as, on the ground, trees, and roofs. 8. Ability to use equipment such as ladders and aerial lifts to reach high places such as roofs and trees. 9. Ability to handle prolonged exposure to: Dirt, dust, grease, pesticides, petroleum products, and other chemicals. Climatic weather conditions - hot and cold outside temperatures Equipment with moving parts and loud noise. 10.
Physical Requirements:
ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (50 lbs. on a regular basis), carry, reach, sit, write, climb, hear, pull, read, stand, drive, kneel, push, see, stoop, and walk. 11.
Mental Requirements:
compare, evaluate, interpret, organize, analyze, decide, inspect, measure, plan, work independently, calculate, diagnose, instruct, negotiate, problem solve. 12. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality. 13. Ability to work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.
Performance Expectations:
Maintain a safe, clean, professional campus environment; respond promptly to service requests; follow OSHA and university safety requirements; communicate effectively with Facilities Management; operate equipment safely; and deliver consistently high-quality grounds maintenance. •The shift hours are 7:30am to 4pm. •
