Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Department

4723 - Grounds Maintenance

Position Number

990882

Requisition No.

S02770

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$25.29 starting, $26.13 after probation

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off, University contributions to our 403(b) retirement plan after eligibility is met, tuition assistance for employees and dependents after eligibility is met, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

This position is an Oakland University Campus Maintenance and Trades – MEA/NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA/NEA.

This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.

Employee Group/Grade

Groundskeeper

Job Category

Service

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working: Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with additional overtime required during snow season.

Pay Schedule

Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

40

Position Information

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Position Information Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year of grounds maintenance experience. * Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier. * Ability to read directions for the use of fertilizers and related materials and written instructions. Performs physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, digging, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various grounds tasks. * Frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds of force to move and use supplies, landscaping materials, and grounds equipment. * Works with fertilizers and other substances that may produce strong and/or offensive odors and works in various conditions with extremes in heat and cold. * Employees must possess, or obtain prior to the end of their probationary period, a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in Commercial Core and Category 3A (Turfgrass). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Details

Position Purpose

Under the direction of a grounds supervisor or senior groundskeeper, maintain university hard surfaced and unplanted areas, establish and maintain planted areas.