Groundskeeper 1

Performs routine nonskilled 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.

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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

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