Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary position.
To work as a laborer in a wide variety of routine manual labor areas.
Unit Position Summary
As a Laborer I employee at Forest Akers Golf Courses, you will play an integral role maintaining two of the best public golf courses in Michigan by assisting in a wide variety of routine manual labor tasks. Come be a part of the reason why so many students, staff, faculty, and community members love this place!
This entry level position is year-round, full time (40 hours per week). Starting pay is $19.22 with an increase to $20.23 after 6 months and 1040 working hours based on satisfactory performance.
As a Laborer I at Forest Akers Golf Courses, you will assist in maintaining and performing maintenance responsibilities for the East and West courses such as:
- Mowing grass to include greens, tees, fairways, approaches, collars, surrounds, and roughs
- Grading, seeding, packing, watering, and sodding golf course areas
- Applying fertilizer/herbicide/fungicide/insecticide
- Performing equipment preventative maintenance, course cleanup, and irrigation system maintenance
Position Benefits:
- Work outdoors with a collaborative team and take advantage of discounted golf and range privileges after hours!
- Work-Life Balance: MSU Landscape Services promotes a healthy balance between work and busy personal schedules. Forty-hour weeks are the standard with daily end times at 2:30pm. Additional benefits such as holiday pay, vacation leave (after six months), and sick leave are included. Optional healthcare coverage with employer contribution to an HSA is available.
- Advancement Opportunity: MSU supports each employee in advancing their education and personal life skills. We offer opportunities to earn a Michigan Pesticide Applicator Certification, Commercial Driver’s License, heavy equipment certifications, and/or advanced specific green industry certifications. After six months of successful employment and 1,040 hours on the job, employees have an opportunity to bid on a full-time position with full MSU benefits.
Any questions about the position can be directed to IPF.LandscapeServices@msu.edu.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
50%: Assist with general landscaping tasks; mow, water, fertilize, litter control, operate equipment, cut weeds, brush, and grass using hand and power equipment; recognize field/lawn issues; install landscape plant material, signs, site furniture, edging and boulders; shovel, rake, grade, dig, back-fill; haul materials. Operate equipment used in landscape maintenance and construction.
25%: Assist with installation of irrigation systems, topsoil, seed and sod lawn and turf areas; transplant and move trees, shrubs, and flowers; perform regular maintenance to light and medium-weight vehicles such as oil checks, grease fittings, tire pressure checks; transport supplies, materials, tools, and equipment work sites using university vehicles; update and maintain MSU's plant maintenance database using Field Maps.
25%: Issue, receive, and store supplies and equipment; maintain and install erosion control devices; assist in identifying and treating plant disease, insect, and other related problems; shovel snow, sand and de-ice walkways; assist in monitoring working areas to assure compliance with safety precautions and proper working methods; use email; install tree protection fencing; maintain roads and walkways; participate in MSU football tailgate clean up.
Minimum Requirements:
Casual knowledge of tools, methods, equipment, and materials used in golf course maintenance; must wear protective footwear requested such as a leather work boot; applicant must have a good driving record and submit their operator's license number on their application form for a motor vehicle check; must be able to work in variable weather conditions to include sever weather; frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds; knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations and the ability to use e-mail and the internet is required.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in golf course maintenance and commercial snow removal; experience with Field Maps; experience and knowledge of facilities structure, processes, and procedures; possession of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Work Hours
M-F 6am-2:30pm with significant after-hours, weekend, & holiday work. Shifts may vary depending on seasonality of work requirements or emergency situations.
Website
IPF.MSU.EDU
Summary of Health Risks
Duties associated with this position involve working in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas, ability to work in variable or severe weather conditions, frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Summary of Physical Demands
Duties associated with this position involve working in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas, ability to work in variable or severe weather conditions, frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
