Ohio History Connection · 2 weeks ago
Grounds Technician
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expOhio History Connection is dedicated to preserving and sharing Ohio's history, and they are seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor spaces. This role involves performing various tasks related to landscaping, lawn care, and general maintenance to ensure outdoor areas are clean and visually appealing.
ArtGovernmentMuseums and Historical SitesNon ProfitRecreation
Responsibilities
Perform general groundskeeping and landscape duties including mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding, and maintaining lawns and flowerbeds
Plant, fertilize, prune and apply herbicides and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees; apply topsoil, grade surfaces and lay sod
Monitors and suggests ways to improve practices in grounds maintenance and landscaping for better environmental stewardship and financial consideration
With supervisor, coordinate work with external vendors, i.e., winter maintenance, mulch, tree trimming/removal
Clean and repair tools; service and repair equipment including tractors, mowers, automotive stock, etc
Install and remove attachments on equipment as needed to perform tasks
Clean and repair site facilities, including buildings
Remove debris, snow, and ice 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
Assist with the maintenance, cleaning, and sanitization of restrooms and other site facilities as assigned/needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Comfortable communicating with staff and the public
Ability to learn and use various office software suites to perform essential functions of position
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
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
Requires prolonged standing, walking, and bending
Requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds
Required eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate groundskeeping and landscaping equipment along with basic hand and power tools
Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Preferred
Valid Ohio Driver's License preferred
Benefits
Full benefits package
Company
Ohio History Connection
Ohio History Connection is a historical organization that specializes in Ohio history, genealogy, civil war history, museums & archaeology.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Megan Wood
Executive Director and CEO
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