GROUNDSKEEPER (TEMP)

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor) • Ann Arbor, MI

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain campus grounds by mowing, weeding, raking, and pruning shrubs, grass, or plant ground cover, clean and maintain parking lots, install street posts and sign; maintain plant beds using fertilizers and observing and reporting diseases; shovel snow or other materials; load and unload trucks and transport refuse or other materials. Full-time (summer) full or part-time (during academic school year). Work schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM includes half hour unpaid lunch break. Weekends also available.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete the required OSHA training
• Must pass required MDOT medical surveillance
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, reaching etc.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be a self starter
• Must possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have and demonstrate strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Available for work after normal hours for snow removal, campus emergencies, or project work.
• Work study students preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in lawn, tree, shrub, flower maintenance.
• Safe operation of push mower, string trimmer, utility cart, and road vehicles.
• Pick up litter and debris.
• Water plants and shrubs
• Weed beds
• Sweeping
• Digging
• Raking
• Mulching
• Maintain irrigation system
• Snow removal
• Complete all assigned / related Grounds maintenance duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees