Intermittent Groundskeeper 1

Groundskeeper 1, Intermittent 

What you will do:

• Performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties (e.g., mows, trims & edges lawns; applies mulch, weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims & prunes shrubs & trees; cleans grounds, sidewalks & parking lots by removing papers & debris & operating vacuum sweeper/power washer) at district office & rest areas.
• Fertilizes lawns, trees & shrubs; plants trees, shrubs & other plants; seeds & sods lawns.
• Picks up & dump garbage/recycle containers.
• Cleans, repairs, & paints picnic tables, trash containers, & other outdoor related minor structures.
• Maintains & completes a daily log & work record.
• Performs general custodial & maintenance duties.

A full copy of the position description will be provided upon interview.

We are looking for someone who is a:

• Team player
• Respectful
• Hard-working
• Timely

Benefits to you:

• At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan
• Work/Life Balance
• The opportunity to work on an important mission

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11 (A)

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 full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total 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.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 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

Valid driver's license required.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.   

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.   

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.  Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation. 

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 drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.