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Oakland County Michigan is currently hiring for a Groundkeeper II located in Waterford, Michigan. Under limited supervision, performs various duties involved in landscaping and maintaining County grounds and parking areas including mowing lawns, fertilizing, planting and transplanting trees, flowers, bushes and shrubs. Maintains flowers, trees and shrubs by watering, pruning, trimming, fertilizing and applying insecticides and chemicals under direction to control pests and disease. Operates power groundskeeping, landscape construction and snow removal equipment and drives heavy trucks. Maintains records of materials, time and equipment used in projects. Is responsible for performing snow removal and emergency duties on an on-call basis.

At the time of application, applicants must:

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 had at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in all aspects of Grounds keeping including turf care and assisting in the planting, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs;

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. 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. When assigned to FM&O, must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a group “A” designation with airbrakes.

NOTE: Employees without the required CDL at time of application must obtain it by the end of the six month probationary period, at the employee’s expense.

For information on submitting an ad please email cmb@ lawntechofmi.com.

4. Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Certification from the Michigan Department Of Agriculture in the following categories: Turf Grass, Ornamental Plants, and Right of Way.

5. Pass the complete examination including the employment medical established for this classification.

6. Successfully complete the six months probationary period. Applicant can go to www.oakgov.com/jobs to apply!

Position Title: Greenskeeper IV

Days/Shifts:

This is a full time position, working 9 months per year. Mid-March through mid-December. The work week is Sunday – Thursday from late April through late October. Hours are 6am – 2:30pm and will adjust throughout the season.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have completed a minimum of thirty-seven (37) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field.

• A minimum of three years groundskeeper/landscaping/ greenskeeping experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan pesticide applications certification.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the season.

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, establish and maintain University hard-surfaced plant and unplanted areas; may lead other golf course employees.

Applicants need to apply online at Greenskeeper IV. If they have questions they can call 248-370-3480.

Stine Turf & Snow is adding to our growing team! Located in Durand, MI and serving Central and Southern MI. we offer an hourly wage with time and a half over 40 hours. Benefits include laundered uniforms, paid time off, holiday pay, free lawn care for your home, and sales commission.

Your job descriptions as a lawn care technician would include but not be limited to the following:

Measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizers and pesticides to residential and commercial sites

Clean, maintain, andwith operate lawn care equipment

Perform and discuss customers lawn analysis’, evaluations, and estimates

Train new pesticide applicators

Skill set required:

Pure Turf & Tree handles Lawn Fertilization and Plant Health Care for residential and commercial properties mainly in Macomb and Oakland Counties. We are looking to hire technicians, and we place a high priority on enlisting team members who can deliver quality results, who possess excellent people skills, and who are oriented to meeting and exceeding goals. Visit our website or reach out to us at info@pureturfandtree.com for more information. www.pureturfandtree.com

Must possess a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or have the ability to do so within 30 days of employment) and possess at a minimum of a 3A (Turfgrass) and 6 (Right-ofWay) categories. (We pay for training materials, training, and the test)

Clean driving record

Ability to lift 60 lbs consistently

Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

To apply, visit stinelawn.com or call or text us at 989-666-1200 http://www.stinelawn.com/