Cincinnati Children's · 1 day ago
Grounds Tech I
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expCincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital recognized for its commitment to improving children's health. The Grounds Tech I role involves maintaining irrigation systems, performing groundskeeping tasks, and managing landscaping to ensure a safe and healing environment for patients and families.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Irrigation- Maintain start- up/ shutdown for all irrigation systems for the calendar year, perform electronic controller checks/ regulate cycle times as weather permits, and repair all irrigation system leaks/ breaks/ and damage. Provide layout/ design/ and budget requests for new installation projects to be reviewed by Manager and coordinate rentals with Vendors/ Lead Technician/ Manager for equipment necessities for all projects. Request additional assistance for all projects requiring additional workloads. Monitor all aspects of irrigation system components at all sites to ensure a safe environment for pedestrians as well as addressing all safety concerns for further inspection and repair
Groundskeeping- Under general supervision, plant, trim, spray, mow, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, and shovel materials. Remove snow and ice as well as apply ice melt products. Remove all trash and debris and other related tasks. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on grounds equipment and structures such as garages, drains, and irrigation system
Landscaping- Regularly review CCHMC landscaping for problem areas and make the necessary recommendations and suggestions to improve plant life at our properties. Exhibit proper pruning techniques of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials in order to maintain appropriate plant health and aesthetics. Maintain currency in the Horticulture field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Remain up to date with the use of chemicals and fertilizers used in the landscape industry as well as participate in obtaining Pesticide Applicators License if necessary
Maintain CCHMC grounds as to provide a safe, clean, and healing environment for patients, families, and employees
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Participate in obtaining Pesticide Applicators Service License if necessary
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (109)
2023 (131)
2022 (124)
2021 (98)
2020 (68)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
2025-12-29Grant
2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Tony Johnston
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Vice President and CTO
Recent News
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