Groundskeeper

Stark State College is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to join our grounds maintenance team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor spaces for our campus community. The successful candidate will perform general landscaping, grounds maintenance, and seasonal upkeep across college property.

Typical Hours/Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Main Campus, North Canton Ohio Pay: $15.08 - $19.61/hour, commensurate with experience
Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result.

You'll be a Great Fit if: A successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces and enjoy working independently in a hands-on role. If youre dependable, safety-minded, and have a strong work ethic, wed love to have you apply!

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, shrubs, and trees through mowing, trimming, pruning, watering, and planting
• Operate and maintain a variety of grounds keeping equipment and tools, including mowers, chainsaws, and tractors

• Perform snow and ice removal using snowplows, snow blowers, and hand tools; spread salt and sand as needed

• Conduct minor repairs to sidewalks, parking lots, and equipment

• Keep campus grounds clean by removing debris, emptying trash, and sweeping walkways

• Assist with sign installation and traffic control equipment

• Support other departments as needed, including maintenance, custodial, and shipping/receiving

• Participate in after-hours or emergency response when necessary

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To be Considered You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED
• 24 years of experience in lawn care or landscaping
• Valid Ohio drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to safely operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment
• Basic knowledge of lawn and plant care, including use of fertilizers and equipment

Click Here to View Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State College: Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program
The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them and you.
We love meeting stellar candidates, so please dont hesitate to apply.