Groundskeeper II Waterford Oaks

Salary: $40,899.00 – $53,275.00 Annually

Location : Waterford, MI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-280

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 10/16/2023

Job Summary
Under limited supervision, performs various duties for parks and recreation natural areas. Support implementation of maintenance plans for golf courses, parks grounds, and trails through various grounds-keeping activities. Support the implementation of parks initiatives by conducting assessments, diagnoses, and planning to protect and manage resources. On an on-call basis is responsible for snow removal, mowing, and other emergency duties. Ability to adjust work schedule as required. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history
• Valid Driver’s License number
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1. Be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate; OR have completed the state requirements for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor; OR have passed their 18th birthday.

2. Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in all aspects of Groundskeeping including turf care, and assisting in planting, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying of flowers, trees, and shrubs.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group “A” designation. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
NOTE: Applicants at the time of application without the required CDL must obtain it by the end of the six-month probationary period, at the employee’s expense.
4. Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Certification from the Michigan Department of Agriculture in Right of Way.
NOTE: When assigned to Forestry/Landscape must also have one of the following categories: Forest Pest Management, Ornamental Plants & Shade Tree Pest Management. When assigned to Natural Resources must have certification in Aquatics. Certifications must be obtained by the end of the six-month probationary period, at the applicant’s expense.
5. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
6. Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
Certificate If a certificate is used to determine if the applicant is minimally qualified to fill the position, the applicant must attach a copy of their certificate to the application. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information.
Special Requirements

1. Must maintain a valid United States, unexpired, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as specified under required minimum qualifications.
2. Must maintain Michigan Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s certifications.

Oakland County Michigan – YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.

Overview of Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
• There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
• Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
• Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to “cash out” annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can “cash out” a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
• Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.

Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:

• The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.

Professional Development:

• Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County’s operations, activities and objectives.
• The County’s Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
• The County’s Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.

Other Benefits:

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
• The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.

To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:

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The next set of questions begins the Training & Experience Questionnaire. THIS SET OF QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AS A TEST. Only those scoring in the top group will be sent to the hiring department for final consideration and placement on an eligible list of candidates. You will be notified of your results by email. Following these instructions are questions related to important job tasks performed by this classification. Be sure to respond to all questions. I have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience maintaining landscaped areas that include (check all that apply)

• Lawn Care
• Trees and Shrubs
• Flower beds, ornamental plants
• Irrigation systems and repairs
• None of the above

03

Do you have work experience operating landscape and heavy equipment such as (check all that apply)

• Chainsaws
• Lawn mowers
• Front end loaders
• Dump trucks
• Snow removal equipment including snow throwers and plows
• None of the above

04

Are you available to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed and be on call to respond to emergency maintenance issues at the park?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License? Please provide CDL number below:

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Do you possess a Michigan Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Certification (CORE)?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please indicate which categories are included on your CORE certification:

Required Question