Groundskeeper (Temp)

About the Role

University of Michigan's Custodial and Grounds Services (CGS) is currently seeking temporary Groundskeepers. Serving the U-M community, Custodial & Grounds Services are the stewards of the buildings and grounds that make the Ann Arbor campus unique. As stewards for the outdoor properties of the U-M’s Ann Arbor Campus, Grounds Services provides horticultural and groundskeeping maintenance. Our specialized crews are dedicated professionals who pride themselves in caring for the university’s 1,200 acres of maintained green space as well as other natural areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lawn care & turf maintenance
• Picking litter
• Weeding and maintenance of planting and perennial beds
• Cleaning of hardscape surfaces
• Raking
• Mulching
• Leaf removal
• Snow and ice removal
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Transporting refuse or other materials as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Must be able to position self to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, kneeling, and reaching, including around obstacles, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers

Desired Qualifications

• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Desire to work OUTSIDE every day in ANY weather
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Schedule

Work schedules vary by crew, however most temporary groundskeepers work Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Pay

The starting pay for this temporary position is $17.00 per hour.

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