Groundskeeper 1 (Intermittent)

Organization Agency Contact Name and Information: Trina Kolakowski Unposting Date Jul 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Work Location Mt. Vernon Developmental Center 1250 Vernonview Drive Mount Vernon 43050 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon Compensation $20.78 - $22.29 Schedule Part-time Work Hours 25 Union N/A Primary Job Skill Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Technical Skills Agriculture, Architecture Professional Skills Adaptability, Creativity Agency Overview The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma‑informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Job Description Performs routine non‑skilled 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 paper & 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. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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. 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) Qualifications 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 a valid commercial driver’s license; in accordance with Section 124.11 (b)(2) of revised code, Director of Administrative Services has determined that this classification is unskilled labor class and therefore exempt from written examination. Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection ADA Statement 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. Drug‑Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr