NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Groundskeeper - Mason/Lansing
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the County grounds under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor. The role involves mowing, trimming, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and performing various landscaping tasks, as well as operating snow removal equipment during winter months.
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Responsibilities
Operates tractors with mowers, riding mowers and power mowers to cut grass on the County grounds
Trims grass, trees, shrubs, and hedges with power and hand equipment
Operates power-edger for sidewalks
Performs other grounds maintenance functions such as aerating and thatching
Removes brush, dead trees and other debris from grounds
Operates chain saw and other power equipment
Removes trash from trash containers and empties ash trays
Changes liners in trash containers and replaces sand in ash trays
Checks the grounds daily for trash
Operates front-end loader and uses other equipment to develop areas for new lawn, flower beds, or other landscaping plans
Repairs areas damaged by plows or weather conditions
Operates and maintains the irrigation system, includes assisting in repairing broken pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment
Replaces sprinkler heads
Installs landscape timbers, spreads woodchips and stones, and performs other landscaping tasks
Plants grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees
Performs the applications of fertilizer, pesticide and other chemical application
Loads and mixes chemicals, operates application equipment such as tank sprayer, back pack pump, and hand spreader, and posts notices warning of application
Records and maintains application records
Operates trucks with plows and tractors with brooms to remove snow from County parking lots
Operates snow-blowers to clean snow from sidewalks
Shovels entrances and other areas inaccessible to power equipment
Operates trucks with salt spreader
Performs maintenance on departmental vehicles and equipment, includes changing oil, changing filters, lubricating, changing fluids, and sharpening blades
Supervises inmate trustees or community work groups assigned to grounds-keeping tasks
Performs interior and exterior painting, includes repairing and preparing walls for painting and applying various types of paint
Applies cold patch to repair paved areas
Applies striping to parking lots
Assists in office moves by moving office furniture, file cabinets, and office equipment
Assists maintenance staff on larger projects and may fill in for maintenance staff on designated assignments
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent
One year experience in grounds maintenance including the operation of grounds equipment similar to that used in the maintenance department
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License
Certified by the State as a Pesticide Applicator or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions
Benefits
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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