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State of Michigan Groundskeeper Supervisor 10 - Capitol Complex in Lansing, Michigan
Groundskeeper Supervisor 10 - Capitol Complex
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Groundskeeper Supervisor 10 - Capitol Complex
Salary
$25.49 - $33.13 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
0701-24-13-08MFM
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date
12/20/2024
Closing Date
1/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (https://youtu.be/H_IrVnVjcoA) 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:
This job supervises and directs the overall operation of grounds maintenance and landscaping of facilities and state grounds. The position functions as a first-line supervisor, overseeing and directing the work of 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 utilize the State’s computerized maintenance management system.
View the position description here: Groundskeeper Supervisor 10 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/GRONSPV1A07N.pdf)
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
Required Education and Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
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
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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GRONSPV1 – Do you possess at least 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 pesticide applications, including two years equivalent to a Groundskeeper E8 or one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper 9?
Yes
No
02
• Do you possess at least an educational level typically through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisor role managing time, attendance, payroll, safety, and daily work plans over a grounds crew on a multi acre complex?
1-5
5-10
10+
04
How many years of experience do you have in assigning work to, leading, or overseeing other workers?
1-5
5-10
10+
05
How many years of experience do you have utilizing motorized equipment, hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment related to grounds maintenance and landscaping duties?
1-5
5-10
10+
06
How many years of experience do you have designing, repairing, maintaining or installing irrigation, landscapes or hardscapes?
1-5
5-10
10+
07
Do you possess certification/registration as a pesticide applicator in category 6 or other categories? If yes, please list categories.
Yes
No
08
How many years experience do you have as a pesticide certified applicator?
1-5
5-10
10+
09
How many years of experience do have with snow removal operations, equipment, heavy equipment and overseeing snow contractors?
1-5
5-10
10+
10
How many years of experience do you have with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Email) and Microsoft Teams?
1-5
5-10
10+
11
How many years of experience do you have with customer care, troubleshooting site problems and quality control of multi acre facilities or complexes?
1-5
5-10
10+
12
Have you attached any relevant transcripts, certifications, or licenses? If no, please do so.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Address
DTMB-HR@michigan.gov
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
Attn: HR Office
Website
www.michigan.gov/dtmb
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