| Location | Lansing, MI |
| Salary | $26.93–$34.62 Per Hour |
Groundskeeper 9 - Crew Leader
Salary
$26.93 - $34.62 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
0701-27-13-02MFM
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Job Description
About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget 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 position is a crew leader responsible for the maintenance and repair of lawns, plantings, flowers, trees and other landscaping around buildings operated by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. This includes snow removal, ordering parts and supplies with supervisor approval, cleaning surface drains, maintaining walkways and lawns, etc. Oversees the work of laborers and temporary or seasonal employees, prisoners or equipment operators, and uses judgement in making decisions relative to the work. The employee will use a wide range of power tools and other equipment appropriate to the work. The employee will provide customer service with courtesy, respect and attention to detail, work cooperatively with staff, and assure all staff are customer service oriented, expressing a positive and helpful outcome to projects, as well as daily interaction on related subjects.
VIew the position description here: Groundskeeper 9
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.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT
Experience and Education
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Groundskeeper 9
Three years of experience as a groundskeeper, including one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper E8.
Additional Requirements and Information
View job specification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/Groundskeeper.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information 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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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GROUNDS - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?
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GROUNDSA - Do you possess at least three years of experience as a groundskeeper, including one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper E8?
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How many years of experience do you have in assigning work to, leading, or overseeing other workers?
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Please describe your experience assigning work to, leading, or overseeing other workers.
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How many years of experience do you have using motorized equipment and hand tools to perform grounds maintenance or landscape duties?
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Please describe your experience using motorized equipment and hand tools to perform grounds maintenance or landscape duties.
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How many years of experience do you have designing, repairing, maintaining, programming or installing irrigation systems?
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Please describe your experience designing, repairing, maintaining, programming or installing irrigation systems.
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Do you possess certification/registration as a pesticide applicator in category 6?
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If you are not certified/registered in category 6, are you willing to get pesticide certified?
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How many years have you held a pesticide license if you are a certified applicator?
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Please describe what types of applications you have performed and experience with applying pesticides.
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How many years of experience do you have with snow removal?
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Please describe your experience with snow removal.
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How many years of experience do you have running heavy equipment (backhoe, pay loader, etc.)?
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Do you have any formal training that pertains to this position that is not covered in the above questions? (If yes, you must attach documentation of the training.)
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How many years of experience do you have with Microsoft Office?
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Please describe your experience using MS Office.
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Are you a current employee of State Facilities Administration?
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Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Required Question
Employer 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 https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb