Environmental Services Technician -Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep, safety, and appearance of the facility’s outdoor spaces and assists with interior environmental services tasks as needed. This
includes routine landscaping, snow and litter removal, outdoor equipment maintenance, and contributing to the cleanliness of indoor communal areas. This position ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for youth, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping
· Perform regular lawn care: mowing, edging, trimming, watering, and weeding.
· Maintain flower beds, trees, shrubs, and apply mulch and fertilizers as needed.
Snow & Ice Management
· Clear snow and ice from walkways, entrances, and emergency exits.
· Apply de-icing materials to prevent hazards.
Trash & Litter Control
· Conduct regular outdoor litter pickup and empty exterior trash bins.
· Maintain cleanliness of exterior spaces, walkways, and recreational areas.
Outdoor Equipment Inspection & Upkeep
· Inspect and perform routine maintenance on outdoor furniture and recreation equipment.
· Report damages or safety concerns to the Site Manager.
Environmental Services (Indoor Support)
· Assist with light indoor cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash collection in shared spaces.
· Support daily sanitation of high-traffic areas and restrooms as needed.
· Coordinate with the facilities team to respond to special cleaning projects or needs.
General Support
· Assist with event setup/teardown and seasonal projects (e.g., gutter cleaning, leaf raking, painting).
· Collaborate with maintenance and facilities staff to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 1+ years of groundskeeping, custodial, or maintenance experience preferred.
· Ability to safely operate landscaping and snow removal equipment.
· Basic mechanical aptitude.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor in various weather conditions.
· Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
About The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus
The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus (Healing, Optimism, Partnership, and Enrichment) is a bold and evolving initiative of The Centers, serving as a hub for child welfare transformation in Cuyahoga County and a growing model for communities across the state. Rooted in trauma-informed care, cross-system collaboration, and a deep commitment to the best interests of the child, The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus is designed to meet the urgent needs of children and families in crisis, particularly multi-system youth navigating behavioral health, developmental disability, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems.
As a critical resource for The Division of Children and Family Services and community partners, we provide emergency response, stabilization, and residential programming for youth facing the most complex placement challenges. Our role is both responsive and proactive, serving as a stopgap in the immediate youth placement crisis while also building long-term, sustainable solutions.
The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus is in motion. We are actively renovating our physical space and simultaneously designing new programming that reflects the most emergent needs in our community. There is not always a playbook, because we are writing it. That means we welcome staff who are flexible, creative, and eager to help shape something new.
But no one is doing this alone.
We walk alongside our staff just as we do our youth, providing a highly supportive, team-oriented environment. We understand the challenges of working in an evolving system, and we are committed to ensuring that all staff have the training, tools, and guidance they need to thrive. We invest deeply in learning and development and foster a culture where innovation is not just welcomed, but expected.
Working at The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus means being part of something bigger than a program, it means contributing to the reimagining of child welfare. It’s challenging work, but it is meaningful, and you will never be asked to do it alone. Together, we are creating a new standard of care, one centered in healing, partnership, and possibility.


The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.