Groundskeeper

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off, University contributions to our 403(b) retirement plan after eligibility is met, tuition assistance for employees and dependents after eligibility is met, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Job Category

Job Category Service

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working Mon-Fri 6:00A – 2:30P/ snow-event OT required.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Less than nine (9) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field.
• Less than one (1) year groundskeeper/landscaping experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
• Performs physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, digging, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various grounds tasks.
• Frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds of force to move and use supplies, landscaping materials, and grounds equipment.

All Qualifications Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of a grounds supervisor or senior groundskeeper, maintain university hard surfaced and unplanted areas, establish and maintain planted areas.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/11/2025

Job Close Date

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Campus Maintenance & Trades-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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