"GROUNDSKEEPER II"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Serving the U-M community, Custodial & Grounds Services are the stewards of the buildings and grounds that make the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan unique. Our employees are dedicated to the preservation of the academic and hospital campuses and pride themselves in giving exceptional customer service while conserving, enhancing and maintaining more than 26 million square feet of property.

As stewards for the outdoor properties of the U-M’s Ann Arbor Campus, Grounds Services provides horticultural and grounds keeping maintenance. Our specialized crews are dedicated professionals who pride themselves in caring for the university’s natural areas.

• Collect, haul and dispose of refuse, debris, and pick up litter, and remove postings from light poles.
• Clean and maintain hand and power equipment.
• Install and maintain chain and post.
• Trim, prune, plant, spray and remove shrubs, trees and brush.
• Operate power equipment such as tractors, loaders, leaf removal equipment, hand mowers, riding mowers, walk-behind equipment, sweepers and other motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Remove snow from entryways, walks, steps, and parking lots utilizing shovels, snow blowers, tractors with a power broom or blade, trucks with sprayers and spreaders.
• Clean, maintain and perform minor repairs to light equipment such as the oiling and greasing of tractors and other power equipment as well as adjustments to tractor attachments.
• Repair University roads and hardscape using cold patch and other materials.
• Mow, irrigate, fertilize, rake and maintain grass areas.
• Mix and apply herbicides or fertilizers in properly calibrated proportions to lawns and landscapes.
• Interpret architectural landscape plans and specifications.
• Participate in landscape projects, including new construction and renovations.
• Routinely inspect all landscape areas to ensure proper care and maintenance.
• Assist in alternative deicing program by making and applying salt brine and maintaining the liquid deicing equipment.
• Keep abreast of new developments in Turfgrass and Horticulture practices, such as new products, equipment and current cultural techniques.
• Coordinate the work of assigned assistants.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of Groundskeeper experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with no more than 7 points.
• Ability to obtain upon employment and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• Must have and maintain Michigan Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator License with both 3b and 6 categories, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of start date in position.
• Must have and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake endorsement and no restrictions, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of start date in position.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and operation of various grounds equipment (loaders, mowers, etc.).
• Experience transporting and simultaneously operating pesticide spraying equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be available weekends and after hours for snow removal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of soil erosion and sediment control measures.
• Knowledge of Plant and Turf establishment and maintenance.

Work schedule could be any of the following based on the vacancy at time of hiring:

• Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 4:00am - 12:30pm
• Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 4:00am - 12:30pm
• Tuesday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:30pm and Saturday 6:00am - 10:00am
• Tuesday - Friday 4:00am - 1:30pm and Saturday 6:00am - 10:00am

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.