Examination Date
Week of February 16 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street Lower Level
Dayton Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
Directs the work of a crew and participates in the cleaning maintenance and minor construction of grounds facilities and equipment. Develops estimates of materials and personnel needed for jobs; operates riding mowers dump truck hand tools weed and trim equipment. Applies seed herbicides fungicides pesticides fertilizers and water using tractors and accessories. Trains employees to safely operate and maintain equipment; safety hazards include cutting blades steep slopes high-speed traffic objects in grass and toxic chemicals. Assists in building road barriers salt boxes sand boxes and other equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have one year of experience in maintenance using tractors or other vehicles with auxiliary equipment and attachments.
Certifications
Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture to use chemicals on vegetation and turf within 12 months of appointment and maintain said license as a condition of employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Drivers License (C.D.L.) with a Tanker Endorsement at time of appointment including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohioas a term and condition of continued of state residents must have equivalent license from their state of residence.
Promotional Qualifications
Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Equipment Operator II Equipment Operator III Grounds Maintenance Worker or Tree Servicer I and be in a current pay grade below 119 (Wage) 29 (Clerical) or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list.
Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates experience training or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment.All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position including current city employees seeking transfer promotion demotion etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
Examination DateWeek of February 16 2026Civil Service Board Office371 West Second Street Lower LevelDayton Ohio 45402*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.Responsibilities Directs the work of a crew and participates in the cleaning maintenanc...
Examination Date
Week of February 16 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street Lower Level
Dayton Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
Directs the work of a crew and participates in the cleaning maintenance and minor construction of grounds facilities and equipment. Develops estimates of materials and personnel needed for jobs; operates riding mowers dump truck hand tools weed and trim equipment. Applies seed herbicides fungicides pesticides fertilizers and water using tractors and accessories. Trains employees to safely operate and maintain equipment; safety hazards include cutting blades steep slopes high-speed traffic objects in grass and toxic chemicals. Assists in building road barriers salt boxes sand boxes and other equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have one year of experience in maintenance using tractors or other vehicles with auxiliary equipment and attachments.
Certifications
Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture to use chemicals on vegetation and turf within 12 months of appointment and maintain said license as a condition of employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Drivers License (C.D.L.) with a Tanker Endorsement at time of appointment including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohioas a term and condition of continued of state residents must have equivalent license from their state of residence.
Promotional Qualifications
Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Equipment Operator II Equipment Operator III Grounds Maintenance Worker or Tree Servicer I and be in a current pay grade below 119 (Wage) 29 (Clerical) or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list.
Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates experience training or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment.All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position including current city employees seeking transfer promotion demotion etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
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