{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"70a86953a74cab5a81de3b22","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/70a86953a74cab5a81de3b22","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/70a86953a74cab5a81de3b22","title":"Groundsworker 2","description":"Overview POSITION OBJECTIVE\nThe Grounds Maintenance division of Facilities Services is responsible for the grounds and landscape maintenance of the 267-acre campus. The activities of the landscaping and grounds professionals are highly visible and play an important role in promoting the ambiance of a park-like environment in a major urban setting. The maintenance of an attractive and safe campus is important in attracting and retaining faculty, staff and students. Promote communications between the maintenance, custodial, construction, landscaping, and administrative divisions of Facilities Services.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPerform lawn maintenance including cutting, edging, irrigation, chemical application of all campus groundcover including pedestrian walkways, football, baseball, track and field and other athletic facilities. Groundskeepers are responsible for identifying areas for reseeding and resodding. (28%)\n\nPerform snow and ice removal including the clearing of all campus walkways, building entrances, emergency egress to maintain a safe and open campus environment. (22%)\n\nPerform general maintenance of campus grounds including debris removal, trash hauling and special pick-ups. (10%)\n\nPaint athletic fields in accordance with regulations for all sporting events. Assess the condition of the athletic fields to determine appropriate course of action to minimize risk of injury to student athletes. (9%)\n\nPerform bed maintenance including the planting, weeding and irrigation of all flowers, decorative beds on campus. (8%)\n\nPerform autumn maintenance including removal of leaves from all areas of the campus. (7%)\n\nIdentify and assess diseases and pest problems in groundcover, lawns, trees and gardens to mitigate damage. (6%)\n\nNonessential Functions\n\nPromote communications between the maintenance, custodial, construction, landscaping, and administrative divisions of Facilities Services. (5%)\n\nMaintain records, reports, and inventory of various aspects of the campus landscaping program. (2%)\n\nInstall signs. (1%)\n\nPrepare grounds for asphalt and concrete installations. Prepare grounds for, and install, pavers. (1%)\n\nPerform other duties as assigned. (1%)\n\nContacts\n\nDepartment: Frequent contact with department staff.\n\nUniversity: Regular contact with all members of university\n\nExternal: Some contact with vendors\n\nStudents: Contact with students in work area as it pertains to landscaping responsibilities\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position has no direct supervision of staff employees\n\nQualifications\n\nExperience: 5 years of institutional, industrial, or commercial landscaping experience.\n\nEducation/Licensing: A high school education. A valid driver's license free of significant violations, must obtain Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire.\n\nWorking Conditions\nThe employee is directly exposed to animals, moving machinery, blood borne pathogens, chemicals, commercial cleaning solvents and oils, confined space entry and / or restricted access, excessive noise, fumes, dust, pesticides or herbicides, radioactive materials, and repetitive motion. Additional hazards directly related to this position include extreme weather conditions, cuts, scraps, bee stings, and insect bites. Must be prepared to receive right-to-know and other training in the identification and handling of hazardous materials including: pesticides, radioactive, chemical and biological. Department to provide gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, protective eyewear, safety shoes, and respiratory protection are required. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Individuals in this position must have physical dexterity required for lifting, moving, standing, walking for significant periods of time. Must be physically capable of reaching any area of facilities with tools and materials, including roofs, tunnels, and catwalks; this may involve frequent balance, frequent bending, stooping, stretching, crawling and climbing. Must be able to pass required physical examination. Must provide a home and cell telephone number; must be able to work other shifts at times, including weekends; must be available to work on emergencies. The employee will be required to drive while on the job.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nIndividuals must be knowledgeable in the safe use and operation of power mowers, snow blowers and related equipment, and vehicles. Individuals must be aware of the safety exposures created by the use of this equipment to themselves and others.\n\nMust be experienced and knowledgeable in the use of specialized heavy equipment including, but not limited to, back hoes, bobcat, tow motors, chain saws, trenchers, tub grinders, and chippers.\n\nMust have experience in repairing equipment for seasonal changeover.\n\nMust have experience in repairing irrigation systems. Must have experience in designing decorative beds (flowers, shrubs, etc.).\n\nAbility to work independently.\n\nMust be able to safely operate small mowers and all types of Class D motor vehicles.\n\nMust be familiar with the proper and safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment.\n\nBasic computer skills; must be able to learn Work Management System software to record work performed in the Zone.\n\nDemonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.\n\nAbility to meet consistent attendance.\n\nAbility to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Httpswwwscheurerorgcareers","rawCompany":"httpswwwscheurerorgcareers","city":"Akron","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-11T03:36:58.548Z","occupations":[{"code":"37-3011.00","title":"Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"landscaping-and-groundskeeping-workers"},{"code":"37-3019.00","title":"Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other","slug":"grounds-maintenance-workers-all-other"},{"code":"37-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-landscaping-lawn-service-and-groundskeeping-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561730","title":"Landscaping Services","slug":"landscaping-services"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"561210","title":"Facilities Support Services","slug":"facilities-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Groundsworker 2","description":"Overview POSITION OBJECTIVE\nThe Grounds Maintenance division of Facilities Services is responsible for the grounds and landscape maintenance of the 267-acre campus. The activities of the landscaping and grounds professionals are highly visible and play an important role in promoting the ambiance of a park-like environment in a major urban setting. The maintenance of an attractive and safe campus is important in attracting and retaining faculty, staff and students. Promote communications between the maintenance, custodial, construction, landscaping, and administrative divisions of Facilities Services.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPerform lawn maintenance including cutting, edging, irrigation, chemical application of all campus groundcover including pedestrian walkways, football, baseball, track and field and other athletic facilities. Groundskeepers are responsible for identifying areas for reseeding and resodding. (28%)\n\nPerform snow and ice removal including the clearing of all campus walkways, building entrances, emergency egress to maintain a safe and open campus environment. 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(1%)\n\nPrepare grounds for asphalt and concrete installations. Prepare grounds for, and install, pavers. (1%)\n\nPerform other duties as assigned. (1%)\n\nContacts\n\nDepartment: Frequent contact with department staff.\n\nUniversity: Regular contact with all members of university\n\nExternal: Some contact with vendors\n\nStudents: Contact with students in work area as it pertains to landscaping responsibilities\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position has no direct supervision of staff employees\n\nQualifications\n\nExperience: 5 years of institutional, industrial, or commercial landscaping experience.\n\nEducation/Licensing: A high school education. A valid driver's license free of significant violations, must obtain Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire.\n\nWorking Conditions\nThe employee is directly exposed to animals, moving machinery, blood borne pathogens, chemicals, commercial cleaning solvents and oils, confined space entry and / or restricted access, excessive noise, fumes, dust, pesticides or herbicides, radioactive materials, and repetitive motion. Additional hazards directly related to this position include extreme weather conditions, cuts, scraps, bee stings, and insect bites. Must be prepared to receive right-to-know and other training in the identification and handling of hazardous materials including: pesticides, radioactive, chemical and biological. Department to provide gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, protective eyewear, safety shoes, and respiratory protection are required. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Individuals in this position must have physical dexterity required for lifting, moving, standing, walking for significant periods of time. Must be physically capable of reaching any area of facilities with tools and materials, including roofs, tunnels, and catwalks; this may involve frequent balance, frequent bending, stooping, stretching, crawling and climbing. Must be able to pass required physical examination. Must provide a home and cell telephone number; must be able to work other shifts at times, including weekends; must be available to work on emergencies. The employee will be required to drive while on the job.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nIndividuals must be knowledgeable in the safe use and operation of power mowers, snow blowers and related equipment, and vehicles. Individuals must be aware of the safety exposures created by the use of this equipment to themselves and others.\n\nMust be experienced and knowledgeable in the use of specialized heavy equipment including, but not limited to, back hoes, bobcat, tow motors, chain saws, trenchers, tub grinders, and chippers.\n\nMust have experience in repairing equipment for seasonal changeover.\n\nMust have experience in repairing irrigation systems. 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