Groundskeeper Technician

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep enterprises thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Groundskeeper Technician. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

• Maintains the CAS grounds, roadways, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance of various systems on the grounds such as irrigation, pumping station, and fountain operation.
• Performs annual and seasonal planting and transplant of trees, flowers, and bushes. Assists with watering, mulching, mowing, and other landscaping tasks.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers as directed and maintains appropriate certifications for application.
• Critical member of snow removal operations including being on-call 24/7 for snow removal through the winter months. Uses shovels, snow blowers, tractors, and trucks for snow removal. Applies salt, calcium, and sand to various areas to melt ice and provide safer conditions for staff and visitors.
• Maintains major equipment including pickup trucks, compact tractor, riding mowers, zero turn mower, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment and other handheld equipment. Troubleshoots problems as they arise and perform preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operating effectively.
• Carries out outdoor activities associated with charitable special events and business-related events/meetings held on the CAS Campus, including setup and tear down.
• Communicates inventory and equipment needs to Lead or manager.
• Assists with set-ups and provides support for CAS meetings, corporate functions, and all special events.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of all mechanical and storage areas.
• Collaborates with and sometimes tasks 3rd party supplemental contractors throughout summer months.
• Possesses small-motor skills and coordination to operate workbench tools, vehicles, and small power tools.
• Acts as part of the Life Safety Team during Fire drills and other building emergencies.
• Engages in safety and technical trainings as needed and assigned.
• "Essential" staff position critical to the day-to-day operation of the organization during weather, power or building related emergency situations. Trained and capable of providing temporary coverage of minor building maintenance tasks. Must be willing to work on-call schedule during winter months.

Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge

• 2 or more years of direct landscaping and/or facilities experience.
• Commercial mowing experience required.
• Experience in snowplow operation and snow removal required.
• Experience operating and maintaining landscaping equipment and heavy machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of basic landscape design and plant/tree maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems preferred.
• Pesticide certification or license preferred.
• Certification for Forklift Operator or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the position, the worker may exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects such as; office furniture, wall-partitioning, 55-gallon drums of liquids, and other containers of similar weight and bulk. The worker stands upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moderate distances or moving from one work site to another. The duties require manual dexterity to hold, control and operate tools machinery, and/or vehicles with hands and fingers. The worker frequently reaches with hands and arms and occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions (weather and temperature) where exposure lasts for more than one hour. The worker is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, loud noises, oils and/or chemicals.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.