Groundskeeper Technician

About the role

This position is essential to the day-to-day operation of CAS's headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The Groundskeeper Technician will maintain the grounds, assist with snow removal, and support special events.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the CAS grounds, roadways, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance of various systems on the grounds such as irrigation, pumping station, and fountain operation.
• Plants and transplants trees, flowers, and bushes annually and seasonally.
• Assists with watering, mulching, mowing, and other landscaping tasks.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers as directed and maintains appropriate certifications for application.
• Participates in snow removal operations, including being on-call 24/7 for winter months.
• Uses shovels, snow blowers, tractors, and trucks for snow removal.
• Applies salt, calcium, and sand to various areas to melt ice and provide safer conditions for staff and visitors.
• Maintains major equipment including pickup trucks, compact tractor, riding mowers, zero turn mower, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment, and other handheld equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems as they arise and performs preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operating effectively.
• Carries out outdoor activities associated with charitable and business-related events and meetings held on the CAS Campus, including setup and tear down.
• Communicates inventory and equipment needs to Lead or manager.
• Assists with set-ups and provides support for CAS meetings, corporate functions, and all special events.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of all mechanical and storage areas.
• Collaborates with and sometimes tasks 3rd party supplemental contractors throughout summer months.
• Possesses small-motor skills and coordination to operate workbench tools, vehicles, and small power tools.
• Acts as part of the Life Safety Team during Fire drills and other building emergencies.
• Engages in safety and technical trainings as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of direct landscaping and/or facilities experience.
• Commercial mowing experience required.
• Experience in snowplow operation and snow removal required.
• Experience operating and maintaining landscaping equipment and heavy machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of basic landscape design and plant/tree maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems preferred.
• Pesticide certification or license preferred.
• Certification for Forklift Operator or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by CAS for this position now or in the future.

Skills

• Small-motor skills and coordination.
• Operates and maintains landscaping equipment and heavy machinery.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
• Works independently and collaboratively.
• Adapts to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ensures safety and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans.