GROUNDSKEEPER (FULL AND PART-TIME)

The Sinclair Groundskeeper I position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds and landscaped areas. Duties include inspecting and maintaining landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, streets, signage, and other exterior campus features; performing routine maintenance on grounds equipment; and providing snow and ice removal during inclement weather. This position also assists with campus beautification projects and provides oversight and direction to part-time and student employees.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that full-time support staff with Sinclair College receive:

Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs

Support for continued professional development, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges

OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution

4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually

14 days of annually observed company holidays

Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available

High quality programs and events for work-life balance

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Provide turf care to include mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer applications, herbicide applications and insecticide applications

Maintain all pedestrian sidewalks and concrete pavers in a safe clean manner to include snow removal and deicing, and sweeping of sidewalks as well as emergency repairs as necessary

Maintain and repair irrigation systems to include diagnosing and troubleshooting systems and operation of computerized control system

Operate and maintain all equipment in the Grounds Department to include tractors, mowers, front end loaders, backhoe, truck, sprayer, forklift, utility vehicles and rental equipment

Police campus grounds for trash to include emptying trash receptacles, picking up trash and general cleanup

Provide maintenance of all shrub beds, groundcover beds, flowerbeds and trees on campus to include fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mulching and pruning

Supervision of student and part-time employees

Keep accurate records of all chemical applications, equipment maintenance and inventories of supplies

Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to: Holiday lighting display installation and removal, supervision of student workers, wildlife control, recycling and building trash hauling

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in landscape maintenance, garden center sales or appropriate course work/training required

Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in irrigation systems or formal irrigation training with the ability to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics required

Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and insurability by College’s insurance provider required

Knowledge of plant materials and insect and disease identification preferred

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes

No

* Do you have a valid State of Ohio driver's license?

Yes

No

* Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in landscape maintenance, garden center sales or appropriate course work/training?

Yes

No

* Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' work experience in irrigation systems or formal irrigation training with the ability to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics?

Yes

No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Other

Licensure/Certification

Sinclair Community College

Human Resources

444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340

Dayton, Ohio, 45402

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