Groundskeeper Supervisor 10 - Capitol Complex

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Groundskeeper Supervisor to lead grounds maintenance and landscaping across state facilities and grounds. This second-line supervisory role directs and coordinates the work of first-line supervision, groundskeepers, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include managing daily tasks, coordinating with maintenance teams, and using the state’s computerized maintenance management system for work orders and inventories.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Four years of experience as a laborer, gardener, or similar role in grounds maintenance, with two years at Groundskeeper E8 or one year at Groundskeeper 9.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct overall operation of grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Oversee and direct work of subordinate staff and contractors.
• Utilize the state’s computerized maintenance management system to track work orders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computerized maintenance management system

Job description

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

The employee in this position supervises and directs the overall operation of grounds maintenance and landscaping of facilities and state grounds. The position functions as a second-line supervisor, overseeing and directing the work of subordinate first-line supervision, subordinate groundskeepers, mechanics, laborers, temporary and/or seasonal staff and contractors. It is necessary for this position to possess the skills and abilities necessary to use the State's computerized maintenance management system.

View the position description here: Groundskeeper Supervisor 10

Additional Requirements and Information

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Four years of experience as a laborer, farmer, gardener, florist helper, groundskeeper, or similar work involving general laborer duties which may include the planting and maintenance of vegetation, landscaping duties, nursery inspections, or pesticideapplications, including two years equivalent to a Groundskeeper E8 or one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper 9.

NOTE:

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GroundskeeperSupervisor.pdf