Summary

Serving the U-M community, Custodial & Grounds Services are the stewards of the buildings and grounds that make the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan unique. Our employees are dedicated to the preservation of the academic and hospital campuses and pride themselves in giving exceptional customer service while conserving, enhancing and maintaining more than 26 million square feet of property.

As stewards for the outdoor properties of the U-M’s Ann Arbor Campus, Grounds Services provides horticultural and grounds keeping maintenance. Our specialized crews are dedicated professionals who pride themselves in caring for the university’s natural areas.

The Groundskeeper will maintain grounds by mowing, weeding, cultivating, raking, and pruning shrubs, grass or plant ground cover; clean and maintain parking lots; install street posts and signs; maintain plant beds as well as observe and report diseases; shovel snow or other materials; load and unload trucks; and transport refuse or other materials as needed.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

• Snow removal (brooming, shoveling, de-icing, etc)
• Assist in lawn care & turf maintenance
• Picking litter
• Weeding beds
• Sweeping
• Raking
• Mulching
• Installing & fixing irrigation systems
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to work 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 accomodation.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.

Desired Qualifications*

• Strong work ethic
• Your willingness to learn
• Your desire to work OUTSIDE everyday in ANY weather
• Ability to do repetitive tasks

Work Schedule

Work schedules vary by crew. The majority of temporary employees work on days: Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat. Shifts usually run 6 am - 2:30 pm, 7 am - 3:30 pm, or 2 pm - 10:30 pm and include a half hour unpaid lunch break. 

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students, richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Background 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 will be 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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.