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Job Summary

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.

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 shrubsWeed bedsSweepingDiggingRakingMulchingMaintain irrigation systemSnow removalComplete all assigned / related Grounds maintenance duties.Required Qualifications*Must be able to complete the required OSHA trainingMust pass required MDOT medical surveillanceMust 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 EnglishMust be a self starterMust possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving recordMust be able to work in inclement weatherMust be able to work in a team environmentMust have and demonstrate strong work ethicDesired Qualifications*Available for work after normal hours for snow removal, campus emergencies, or project work. Work study students preferredBackground Screening

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.