Groundskeeper - Northwood University : Job Details

Location : Midland, MIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 03410Division: Midland CampusDepartment: Plant OperationsOpening Date: 06/09/2025 RolesThe Groundskeeper maintains campus grounds and athletic fields as specified by the Physical Plant Supervisor, Maintenance Crew Leader and/or the Director of the Physical Plant. Responsibilities Perform general grounds operations including but not limited to planting, seeding, weeding, application of herbicides, pruning, trimming, mowing and aeration.Conduct proper watering, fertilizing, herbicide and pesticide applications directed by supervision and incompliance with State of Michigan certification requirements.Operate grounds equipment including tractors, commercial mowers, weed trimmer, power edger, sweeper, snow blower.Perform service, preventative maintenance and repair on all equipment listed above and other auxiliary equipment.Attach and detach plows, power brooms, blades, mower decks and related equipment.Perform snow removal plan including snow blowing, plowing, salting, shoveling and other procedures.Perform additional duties which may be assigned by the Director, the Physical Plant Supervisor or the Maintenance Crew Leader.Assist other maintenance personnel as required.Set up and proper maintenance care of all athletic fields.Be able to operate and repair any of the sprinkler systems in place on campus Qualifications Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver's License. State of Michigan certification in herbicide and pesticide application. (Within 90 days of hire)Two years' experience in the horticultural/landscape area or an equivalent combination of the technical training and experience. Certification of good health signed by a license physician.High school diploma or equivalent.Physical Environment:A great deal of physical effort is involved in the following activities: walking, pushing, pulling, climbing and working off ladders, twisting, turning, reaching, squatting bending, kneeling, carrying heavy equipment and supplies weighing up to but not limited to 80 pounds, finger dexterity, visual acuity.A great deal of mental processing is involved in the following areas; reading, remembering, observing and evaluating, reasoning, problem solving, measuring, communicating verbally and in writing, following written and oral directions.Expectations Good written and verbal communication skills.The aptitude for successful completion of the characteristic job duties.Ability to maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers and other Northwood University personnel.Promptly report to work, fully ready to work during assigned shiftObtain pesticide licenseBe able to work independently without constant directionPolicy and Procedures:Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Northwood Employee Handbook and all interim policy or procedure put out by Northwood.Must wear all PPE required by Northwood University any deviation can lead to disciplinary actionAdhere to all MiOSHA general construction guidelines Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University's outcomes at