GROUNDSKEEPER 2

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not open to the public. Only current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees are eligible to apply at this time.


CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

• In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

GROUNDSKEEPER 2

Applications Accepted From

AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is not open to the public. Only current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees are eligible to apply at this time.


CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

• In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20166970S

Job Description

Under general supervision from groundskeeper supervisor or other higher-level supervisor, performs semi-skilled & skilled grounds maintenance functions; landscapes grounds; maintains athletic fields; operates & maintains heavy equipment.

• Adheres to all OSHA &/or Ohio University required safety guidelines;

• Performs skilled & semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., plants, fertilizes, prunes & applies insecticides to lawns, shrubs & trees, applies top soil, grades surfaces & lays sod, mows & drags; lays out, limes & plants athletic fields);

• Performs routine grounds maintenance & general labor (e.g., removes snow & applies salt to ice: mows, weeds & cleans lawns & flower beds; maintains parking lots & streets; delivers supplies); picks up litter;

• Cleans & repairs tools; services & repairs equipment including tractors, mowers and backhoes; installs attachments on equipment; operates heavy equipment (i.e., large tractors and attached equipment as assigned);

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance;

• Skill in operating various types of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., tractors, mowers, sprayers, sod cutters, etc.);

• Operating servicing grounds maintenance equipment;

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form;

• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context;

• Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;

• Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems;

• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community

• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;

• Lift up to 50 lbs.;

• 24 mos. training and/or experience in grounds maintenance & large tractor operation, or equivalent;

• Pesticide applicator’s license required if applying pesticides regulated by law;

• Valid driver’s license;

• Successful completion of a test may be required;

• Works outside in all weather conditions;

• May work with potentially dangerous equipment & chemicals.

• Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of safety practices*

• developed after employment

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Department

Grounds Maintenance

Pay Rate

AFSCME {|05| $21.15 – $23.87 hourly rate

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Job Open Date

04/08/2026

Posting Close Date

04/15/2026

Job Category

Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months

12 month

Planning Unit

Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

PN100361

Work Days: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Travis Post ([email protected])

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Career Track & Level

Pay Grade

AFSCME|05|

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
  • The Athens Messenger
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Ohio University employee
  • OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
  • Employment Agency
  • Posted Announcement
  • Professional association
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
  • OTHER

• * Please select an option that best represents your current status:
  • I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
  • I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.
  • I am a current Ohio University Student employee.
  • I am not an employee of Ohio University.

• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?
  • yes
  • no

• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME employee working within Grounds Services?
  • Yes
  • No