Grounds Maintenance Specialist - City of Rochester Hills, MI : Job Details

Salary: $25.70 - $29.80 Hourly Location : Rochester Hills, MI Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 00458 Department: Parks & Natural Resources Division: Grounds Maintenance Opening Date: 03/03/2025 General Description This position provides operational and maintenance support to the City's parks, buildings, sports fields, roundabouts, streetscape landscaping, equipment and grounds; and provides responsive, courteous, and efficient customer service in support of departmental operations. This is a Rochester Hills GELC position. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Performs routine grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, weed whipping, lawn repair, landscape maintenance, tree and shrub pruning, and trash removal.

Operates lawn equipment including mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, hand tools, and power tools for assigned areas.

Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on small equipment.

Mows infield; drags, lines, chalks, and prepares baseball, softball and soccer athletic fields.

Maintains appearance of all parks to ensure areas are free of fallen tree limbs and other debris.

Assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of irrigation systems.

Performs light building maintenance and repair as well as new construction projects as assigned.

Assists with the set-up and takedown for special events, exhibits, or displays.

Performs snow removal.

Assists with tree removal, branch clearing and chipper operations, planting flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs.

Assists with maintenance and repair of buildings, ancillary structures, irrigation system, pathways, and roadways.

Ability to work occasional weekends and Holidays as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years grounds maintenance, light equipment operation, and customer service experience.
• One (1) year experience in Landscaping including lawn mowing, string trimming, shrub trimming, plant & bed care, flower plantings and snow removal.

• Operate motorized vehicles (e.g. 4x4 pickup truck with plow, lift gate pickup truck), light equipment (e.g. ZTR Mowers, 4x4 Tractors) and hand tools.
• State of Michigan Driver's license with no more than 3 points on record
• DOT medical card, or ability to obtain within 1 month.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related applications.

Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is performed at city buildings and outside.
• Exposures include working around moving mechanical parts.

Examination Information: Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position. Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings. APPLICATION PROCESS Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at . This position will be posted until filled. Note Regarding Starting Wage: Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps. New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City's annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant's skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. City Provided Benefits Pension - 15% of employees salary contributed to defined compensation (401a) plan; 50% vested after 3 years; 75% vested after 4 years and 100% vested after 5 years Retiree Health Care Funding Plan - 4% of employee's salary contributed to retiree health care funding plan; vested after 5 years Vacation - 10 days to a maximum of 25 days annually as accrued based on tenure Annual Leave - 13 days annually as accrued Holidays - 12 days annually Health Care Core Package - Medical, Dental and Vision provided first of the month following employment (buy up options available) Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Life and AD& D Insurance - provided first of the month following 180 days of employment pending successful completion of probation Tuition Reimbursement Plan - $2500 annually for approved courses Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program and Wellness benefit 01 Do you have a High School diploma/GED equivalent AND two (2) years grounds maintenance, light equipment operation, and customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have at least one (1) year experience in Landscaping including lawn mowing, string trimming, shrub trimming, plant & bed care, flower plantings and snow removal?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have experience operating motorized vehicles (e.g. 4x4 pickup truck with plow, lift gate pickup truck), light equipment (e.g. ZTR Mowers, 4x4 Tractors) and hand tools?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have basic proficiency with office computers and related applications?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have a DOT medical card, or the ability to obtain one within 1 month?

• Yes
• No

07 Were any of the jobs you held with the employers listed on your application designated as safety-sensitive functions subject to DOT regulations, such as those requiring a DOT medical card or Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? If yes, for each such job, please provide:Employer Name:Job Title:Dates in Safety-Sensitive Position (Month/Year - Month/Year): Required Question