Groundskeeper 1 - Intermittent 20065238/20052724

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe Work Locations: District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601 Organization: Transportation - District 09 Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Part-time Work Hours: Operational Needs Compensation: $18.
38 Unposting Date: Mar 28, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Technical Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Professional Skills: Active Learning, Teamwork Agency Contact Name: Bonnie Hall Agency Contact Information: 740-774-8860 bonnie.
hall@dot.
ohio.
gov Groundskeeper 1 - Intermittent 20065238/20052724 (240002ZI) Job Duties Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges.
We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state.
And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone.
ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service.
We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated.
Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.
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Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.
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ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What You Will Do*: Performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties (e.
g.
, mows, trims & edges lawns; applies mulch, weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims & prunes shrubs & trees; cleans grounds, sidewalks & parking lots by removing papers & debris & operating vacuum sweeper/power washer) at district office & rest areas.
Fertilizes lawns, trees & shrubs; plants trees, shrubs & other plants; seeds & sods lawns.
picks up & dump garbage/recycle containers.
cleans, repairs, & paints picnic tables, trash containers, & other outdoor related minor structures.
Maintains & completes a daily log & work record.
Performs general custodial & maintenance duties.
Position Description: Performs routine non-skilled grounds maintenance duties (e.
g.
, mows, trims & edges lawns; applies mulch, weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims & prunes shrubs & trees; cleans grounds, sidewalks & parking lots by removing papers & debris & operating vacuum sweeper/power washer) at district office & rest areas.
Fertilizes lawns, trees & shrubs; plants trees, shrubs & other plants; seeds & sods lawns; picks up & dump garbage/recycle containers; cleans, repairs, & paints picnic tables, trash containers, & other outdoor related minor structures.
Maintains & completes a daily log & work record.
Performs general custodial & maintenance duties (e.
g.
, operates state vehicle to deliver materials & equipment); performs routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.
g.
, cleans, paints, oils, sharpens); performs routine building maintenance & custodial duties at district office & rest areas.
Who we are looking for someone who is a: Team player Respectful Hard-working Timely Benefits to you: At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan Work/Life Balance The opportunity to work on an important mission This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.
11 (A) Qualifications Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; in Department Of Natural Resources only, if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.
01 of revised code, must also possess valid commercial drivers license; in accordance with Section 124.
11 (b)(2) of revised code, Director Of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.
-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of addition; subtraction; multiplication & division; safety practices associated with use & operation of grounds maintenance equipment*.
Skill in operation of various types of mowers & related equipment (e.
g.
, snow shovel, vacuum)*.
Ability to carry out simple oral instruction; demonstrate general physical fitness.
(*)Developed after employment.
Valid driver's license required.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.