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Job Posting: Groundskeeper
Stark State College is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to join our grounds maintenance team in North Canton, Ohio. 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. 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 you're dependable, safety-minded, and have a strong work ethic, we'd 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 To be considered you'll need: High school diploma or GED 24 years of experience in lawn care or landscaping Valid Ohio driver's 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 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. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
Stark State College is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to join our grounds maintenance team in North Canton, Ohio. 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. 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 you're dependable, safety-minded, and have a strong work ethic, we'd 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 To be considered you'll need: High school diploma or GED 24 years of experience in lawn care or landscaping Valid Ohio driver's 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 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. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.