Groundskeeper I (Part-Time)
Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number 05549
Department Buildings and Grounds
Job Category Support
Job Type Full-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 08/28/2026
Resume Review Date 09/14/2026
Closing Date 09/13/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Summary The Sinclair Groundskeeper I position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds and landscaped areas. Duties include inspecting and maintaining landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, streets, signage, and other exterior campus features; performing routine maintenance on grounds equipment; and providing snow and ice removal during inclement weather. This position also assists with campus beautification projects and provides oversight and direction to part-time and student employees.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $15.71 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week. Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
Opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and education
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
•SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities Provide turf care to include mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer applications, herbicide applications and insecticide applications
Maintain all pedestrian sidewalks and concrete pavers in a safe clean manner to include snow removal and deicing, and sweeping of sidewalks as well as emergency repairs as necessary
Maintain and repair irrigation systems to include diagnosing and troubleshooting systems and operation of computerized control system
Operate and maintain all equipment in the Grounds Department to include tractors, mowers, front end loaders, backhoe, truck, sprayer, forklift, utility vehicles and rental equipment
Police campus grounds for trash to include emptying trash receptacles, picking up trash and general cleanup
Provide maintenance of all shrub beds, groundcover beds, flowerbeds and trees on campus to include fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mulching and pruning
Supervision of student and part-time employees
Keep accurate records of all chemical applications, equipment maintenance and inventories of supplies
Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to: Holiday lighting display installation and removal, supervision of student workers, wildlife control, recycling and building trash hauling
Requirements Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in landscape maintenance, garden center sales or appropriate course work/training required
Minimum of 2 years' work experience in irrigation systems or formal irrigation training with the ability to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics required
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurability by College's insurance provider required
Knowledge of plant materials and insect and disease identification preferred