JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Position:  Stadium Groundskeeper - BU
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Job ID:  4711-68
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Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Starting Pay: $24.26 per hour
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize!
As a Groundskeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the fields and grounds at Paycor Stadium, a world-class venue that hosts professional sports, concerts, and major community events. This position is responsible for maintaining NFL-quality playing surfaces, landscaping the stadium complex, and assisting with event-day field preparation to ensure the facility is safe, functional, and visually outstanding. Working as part of the Stadium Grounds team, you will help protect county facilities and support events enjoyed by thousands of fans and visitors throughout the year. Join a team committed to operational excellence, public service, and delivering exceptional experiences for the community.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Maintain natural and artificial playing fields and surrounding stadium grounds.
• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, edging, planting, trimming, mulching, and watering.
• Remove weeds, maintain flower beds, and plant grass, shrubs, trees, and other landscape materials.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, chainsaws, snow blowers, and other tools.
• Assist with event-day field preparation including painting fields, installing goal posts, benches, pylons, and other equipment.
• Support stadium events by preparing and maintaining the playing surface and surrounding areas.
• Perform snow and ice removal from walkways, driveways, and parking areas.
• Assist with maintenance of artificial turf fields, including cleaning, disinfecting, and routine turf maintenance.
• Perform basic maintenance repairs and assist with facility upkeep as needed.
• Collect and remove trash and debris from stadium grounds.
• Follow safety procedures and report any maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License (issued by state of residency)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or related field preferred.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in horticulture, agronomy, or related field.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Requires lifting, bending, standing, and performing physical labor for extended periods of time.
• May require work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Work Location and Hours:

• 3 Paycor Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202
• 40-hour work week, generally between core hours of 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, or event support as needed.
  
  

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.