Job Overview

Perform routine, grounds maintenance functions and/or general labor on all University of Cincinnati buildings and facilities. 

Essential Functions

• Perform general grounds keeping and/or maintenance worker functions (e.g., mow, trim and edge lawns; weed and water lawns and flower beds; trim trees, shrubs and bushes; seed and sod lawns; assist with planting shrubs and plants, etc.).
• Keep university grounds clean (e.g., pick up papers and other debris; operates a variety of equipment to clean sidewalks, steps, patios, and parking lots when necessary.)
• Perform routine laboring and maintenance duties when grounds keeping work has been completed. Functions may include, but are not limited to, removal of snow and ice from building walkways and steps, raking leaves, setting up chairs, tables, stages, and platforms and performing general custodial duties such as sweeping, and cleaning floors, cleaning windows and walls, loading and unloading trucks or vehicles, and repairing fences.  Graffiti removal and power washing. 
• May plant trees, shrubs, and other plants.
• May perform general routine maintenance and/or minor repairs of grounds equipment (e.g., clean, paint, oil, sharpen) utilized within assigned work area. 
• Maintain workspace conditions as prescribed by area.
• Upon request, reports to work during various inclement weather conditions and/or emergencies
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED

Required Trainings/Certifications

Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience working in commercial grounds. 

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Ability to read and write common vocabulary.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment