State of Ohio

Statehouse Groundskeeper (2500081R)

Organization

: Capitol Square Review/Advisory Board

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jeff Buehler 614-644-9043

Unposting Date

: Nov 16, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

:

State House

State House

Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours: 6am - 3:00pm, M-F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: Grounds & Landscaping

Technical Skills: Building Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in and visit the complex. CSRAB is charged with interpreting the role of Ohio's Statehouse in national and Ohio history, to celebrate its art and architecture and to highlight its ongoing impact on the daily lives of Ohioans and thereby inspire all Ohioans to participate in state government.

Statehouse Mission

The mission of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is to facilitate the operation of state government, preserve the historical integrity of the Capitol Square Complex and educate visitors about the history of Ohio and civics.

Job Description

We are looking for a capable Groundskeeper that can perform the following duties:

• Mowing
• Trimming
• Blowing
• Spraying
• Fertilizing
• Aerating
• Seeding
• Pruning
• Weeding
• Edging
• Planting
• Mulching
• Trash Pickup
• Empty Trashcans
• Sweep Stairwells
• Blow Off Sidewalks
• Leaf Removal
• Snow Removal
• Salting
• Raising and Lowering Flags
• General Equipment Maintenance

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; at least one year of experience in a variety of landscape maintenance duties (including watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating and fertilizing lawns, planting, pruning, staking, watering and maintaining landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs, etc.). Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment not listed above.

Supplemental Information

Pesticide applicator's license required if applying pesticides regulated by law.

Works outside under all weather conditions; may work with potentially dangerous equipment & chemicals; exposed to dead animals.

ADA Statement

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.

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