Groundskeeper

* Kent Campus - Kent * Staff/Classified AFSCME * Closing on: Jul 9 2026 * 990476 * Care Of Grounds - Kent Campus [100411] ADD TO FAVORITES

Job Title

Groundskeeper

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$16.57 - $17.31 (6 month rate)

Basic Function

Performs grounds maintenance functions. Reports to Groundskeeper Crew Leader, Groundskeeping Supervisor, or other designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable

Examples of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following

Mows, trims, and edges lawns; weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; prunes trees and shrubs; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; operates hand and chain saw to cut trees and wood.

Operates various equipment and motor vehicles in performance of job duties (e.g., garden tractors, power mowers, etc.).

Applies insecticides and fertilizers to control insects and disease and promote growth of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds; applies top soil; prepares surfaces for seeding or sodding; mows, aerates, drags, lays out, lines, and paints athletic fields; seeds and sods lawns.

Keeps grounds clean; picks up papers and other debris, rakes leaves, operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks and parking lots when necessary.

Removes snow and ice using snow blower, snow thrower, hand shovel, and/or broom; applies salt and/or sand to snow and ice.

May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver materials, equipment, and personnel; performs routine maintenance of tools and grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens, etc.); performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties, as assigned.

May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in University grounds procedures; may participate in training new employees.

May assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.

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