Groundskeeper 2 - 20087069 (250003AL)
Groundskeeper 2 - 20087069
(250003AL)
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Sweazy, ... or ...
Unposting Date: Apr 30, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $19.95/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7am-4pm Subject to Change
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Technical Skills: Grounds & Landscaping
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That's just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Job Duties
This is a re-post of the previously posted Groundskeeper 2 - 20087069 position. If you previously applied for this position you are still in consideration and do not need to re-apply.
What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of a Groundskeeper 2 position within the Office of General Services, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin county. To learn more about The Department of Natural Resources please visit
What you will do
Picks trash up daily around the Fountain Square Complex
Moves office furniture within and between the several buildings located on the Fountain Square Complex
Operates a skid steer at Fountain Square Complex and State Fairgrounds
Waters and maintains flowerbeds at the State Fairgrounds and Fountain Square Complex
Performs snow removal (e.g., remove snow with a pickup truck and plow, shovel around doorways, spread salt)
Starting hourly pay of $19.95/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $21.97/hr
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in grounds maintenance.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Groundskeeper 1, 53611.
-Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Grounds & Landscaping, Attention to Detail
Groundskeeper 2 - 20087069
(250003AL)
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Sweazy, ... or ...
Unposting Date: Apr 30, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $19.95/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7am-4pm Subject to Change
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Technical Skills: Grounds & Landscaping
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That's just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Job Duties
This is a re-post of the previously posted Groundskeeper 2 - 20087069 position. If you previously applied for this position you are still in consideration and do not need to re-apply.
What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of a Groundskeeper 2 position within the Office of General Services, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin county. To learn more about The Department of Natural Resources please visit
What you will do
Picks trash up daily around the Fountain Square Complex
Moves office furniture within and between the several buildings located on the Fountain Square Complex
Operates a skid steer at Fountain Square Complex and State Fairgrounds
Waters and maintains flowerbeds at the State Fairgrounds and Fountain Square Complex
Performs snow removal (e.g., remove snow with a pickup truck and plow, shovel around doorways, spread salt)
Starting hourly pay of $19.95/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $21.97/hr
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in grounds maintenance.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Groundskeeper 1, 53611.
-Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Grounds & Landscaping, Attention to Detail
Job ID: 475185963
Originally Posted on: 4/30/2025
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