Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Arts, Parks, and Recreation

The City of Athens is currently hiring a full-time Groundskeeper. The groundskeeper is responsible for the general maintenance of all parks and recreation facilities, and performs general custodial duties in those facilities. This is a union position. The probation period for this position is 90 calendar days.

According to the AFSCME Local 2403(1) labor agreement, Groundskeepers are in the A-1 classification with a current pay range of $19.63 - $21.34 per hour. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time, a comprehensive health insurance plan (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), public employee pension match of 14%, and a fitness center membership.

This is a full-time position with a regular work schedule of Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

A Civil Service Exam will be administered on Friday, March 31st, 2023 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens Ohio.  Applicants must show a valid, government issued Picture ID for entry to the test. Applicants must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the exam. To be eligible for military credit, a copy of the DD-214 showing honorable discharge must be submitted with the application packet. National Guard members, who have completed basic training, are eligible for a 15% bonus added to a passing score. Military credit is only applied to a passing score and only one form of military credit can be used. To be eligible to sit for the examination, completed applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. 

General inquires may be sent to Human Resources via email: HumanResources@ci.athens.oh.us or by calling: 740-592-3367.

The City of Athens, OH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The City of Athens, OH understands the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and has taken many precautions to slow the spread of the virus. Facemasks and social distancing requirements are enforced. We must all do our part to minimize risk, but even with our best efforts, there is no guarantee that you can avoid exposure to COVID-19. New hires are required to have the COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination exemption requests must be submitted to the Human Resources Director and be dated, signed by the requestor, and notarized.

We prefer applicants apply online; however, paper applications are available upon request. Please call Human Resources at 740-592-3367 if you need to request a paper application. 

Classification Title:     Groundskeeper                                           Bargaining Unit:   AFSCME 2403 (1)

Division/Dept.:            Arts, Parks, and Recreation                     FLSA Status:          Non- Exempt        

Reports to:                   Labor Supervisor                                        Pay Grade:             1           

Position Summary:

The groundskeeper is responsible for the general maintenance of all parks and recreation facilities, and performs general custodial duties in those facilities.  This position is in the classified service of the City, requires a ninety (90) day probationary period, and is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Essential Functions:

• Performs minor repairs on buildings and equipment, including painting.
• Mows grass, rakes leaves, picks up debris and rubbish, cleans walks and parking lots.
• Prepares soil and plants; plants, cultivates and waters flowers, grass, trees and shrubs.
• Operates equipment related to landscaping and beautification efforts.
• Designs landscaping, pruning, and fertilization plans or programs on all city grounds and facilities.
• Performs repetitive manual work related to maintaining city grounds and facilities.
• Assumes other responsibilities and performs other related duties as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have an excellent driving record.
  
• Experience in grounds keeping and general maintenance is preferred.

Position Specifications     

• Meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Ability to operate tools and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of landscaping and cultivation techniques.
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices and supplies.
• Ability to understand written and oral directions, including labels and instructions for use of equipment and supplies.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull; lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds.

This position has been identified as being occupationally-at-risk for bloodborne pathogens.  Safety precautions and procedures must be followed in the exercise of duties.

New hires are required to be certified in First Aid and CPR at the time of the next available class.

This is general description intended to provide general duties and qualifications. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed. It is not intended to cover all situations, or all necessary qualifications. Job descriptions are subject to change.

Salary : $20 - $21