Grounds Technician Newark Earthworks

Heath, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Grounds Technician

Status: Full time seasonal

Location: Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge Nature Preserve Heath/Hebron/Newark Ohio

Compensation: $19/hour plus full benefits package

Summary:

The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor spaces. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure that grounds are well-kept safe and visually appealing. The technician will work on landscaping lawn care and general maintenance duties ensuring that all outdoor areas are clean and properly maintained.

This position is a full time (40 hours a week) seasonal position. Work will be conducted between the months of May through October. Primarily responsibilities will be geared toward landscape maintenance which include clearing litter and sticks mowing grass and assistant in projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor of the Newark Earthworks.

Essential Functions:

Perform general groundskeeping and landscape duties including mowing trimming edging and weeding and maintaining lawns and flowerbeds.
Aid in tree-work including trimming pruning chipping and clean-up of fall tees and large limbs.
As directed by the Maintenance Supervisor work alongside Statewide Maintenance crew and other maintenance and grounds technicians in the Historic Site System to complete large projects.
Clean and maintain tools; alert Maintenance Supervisor when service and repair equipment including tractors mowers automotive stock etc. is required.
Install and remove attachments on equipment as needed to perform tasks
Remove debris including trash sticks and leaves from walkways parking lots and other designated areas; remove garbage from receptacles
Maintain parking lots roads and sidewalks on property
Follow all safety rules and protocols for operating equipment
Assist with the setup and teardown of indoor and outdoor events onsite
Maintain a friendly demeanor when approached by visitors when working on site.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma PLUS one to three years relevant working experience OR Post-secondary degree or technical certification from an accredited institution in a relevant field

Desired Skills & Experience:

Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
Knowledge of proper operation and safety procedures for equipment necessary to perform essential functions such as mowers trimmers chainsaws and other commercial landscape and maintenance equipment
Understanding of safe handling and usage of materials necessary to perform essential functions of position including commercial-grade cleaning and sanitizing solutions herbicides and pesticides
Valid Drivers License.

Required Competencies:

Can locate and use resources to get things done uses resources effectively and efficiently and arranges information in a useful manner
Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others
Able to process information in a consistent manner simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary
Able to carry out duties assigned by supervisor
Able to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Work environment:

Inside and outside in all weather conditions Frequent exposure to dust dirt wet working areas biohazards chemicals noxious fumes and odors. Requires working some evenings weekends and holidays as dictated by weather and site events. Overtime work is occasionally required.

How to apply:

Please apply online through our online application portal at For assistance accommodations or alternative application methods please contact Human Resources at or by phone at .

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Childrens Act. Additionally prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at or via email at

Required Experience:

Position: Grounds TechnicianStatus: Full time seasonalLocation: Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge Nature Preserve Heath/Hebron/Newark OhioCompensation: $19/hour plus full benefits package Summary:The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor s...