Seasonal Grounds & Holiday Lights Technician

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University Meadow Brook Hall is seeking a seasonal groundskeeper to maintain the grounds and assist with festive displays. You will perform mowing, trimming, trash pickup, planting flowers, and basic landscaping tasks while helping manage supplies and irrigation.

The role also involves setting up and removing the Winter Wonder Lights and other holiday displays, providing support for events and seasonal tasks on the historic site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating basic grounds equipment is a plus.
• Ability to perform outdoor tasks in seasonal weather.
• Attention to safety when handling tools.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and trim edges to maintain tidy grounds.
• Collect litter and manage basic landscaping duties.
• Plant flowers and manage general planting tasks.
• Oversee supplies and assist with irrigation and maintenance.
• Set up and remove Winter Wonder Lights and holiday displays at Meadow Brook Hall.

Skills

Mowing

String trimming

Trash pickup

Planting flowers

Equipment operation

Tools

Lawn mower

String trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

Oakland University Meadow Brook Hall is seeking a seasonal groundskeeper to maintain the grounds and assist with festive displays. You will perform mowing, trimming, trash pickup, planting flowers, and basic landscaping tasks while helping manage supplies and irrigation.

The role also involves setting up and removing the Winter Wonder Lights and other holiday displays, providing support for events and seasonal tasks on the historic site.