Seasonal Groundskeeper - Garfield Hts., Cuyahoga County - PNs: 20078007 & 20079964

Job Description - Seasonal Groundskeeper 1 - Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga County

Transportation - District 12

Nicholas Hensley -

Mar 11, 2026 3:59:00 AM

District 12 HQ 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights 44125

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Garfield Heights

$20.17

Part-time

Work Hours : 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Exempt from Union

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Problem Solving

Seasonal Groundskeeper 1, Facilities Maintenance, PNs:  &

• Must be able to withstand working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be able to work alone or in a team setting
• Experience with lawn maintenance tools and equipment (mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools).
• Some experience with general building maintenance (painting, drywall repairs, etc.).

This is a seasonal position for the summer months, starting in late May/early June - August.

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 (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 provide specific benefits information for this position.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; in Department Of Natural Resources only, if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, must also possess valid commercial drivers license; in accordance with Section 124.11 (b)(2) of revised code, Director Of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

–Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis before appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of the Ohio Revised Code. (All positions requiring a drug test)

Background Check: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. (All postings)

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.