Hands-On Landscape Equipment Operator Trainee

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for you and family

10% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

In-person work only

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking individuals for a pool posting to support landscape construction and maintenance on campus in East Lansing. The role involves planting, tree relocation, mulch, hydro-seeding, and operating heavy equipment, with in-person work required.

Responsibilities include site work, grading, planting, snow removal, maintenance of inventory, and customer service to the MSU Community.

Qualifications

• Casual knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in landscape operations.
• One year satisfactory experience performing job duties and operating equipment used in landscape operations.
• One year of commercial snow removal experience operating a licensed plow vehicle.
• Valid Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in Tu rf (3A), Ornamental (3B), and Right of Way (6).
• Must drive University vehicle to perform job duties and work in variable or severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operating, maintaining, and inspecting landscape tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Receives training in grading, seeding, planting, hauling, and related tasks; supports stockpile maintenance.
• Participates in snow plan by shoveling and operating snow removal equipment.
• Assists with inventory management and maintains accurate work records.
• Provides customer service to MSU Community and supports campus operations.

Skills

Landscape operations

Equipment operation

Snow removal experience

Pesticide certification 3A/3B/6

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking individuals for a pool posting to support landscape construction and maintenance on campus in East Lansing. The role involves planting, tree relocation, mulch, hydro-seeding, and operating heavy equipment, with in-person work required.

Responsibilities include site work, grading, planting, snow removal, maintenance of inventory, and customer service to the MSU Community.