Seasonal Groundskeeper - 2025

An employee in this classification, under the direct supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Manager, is responsible for routine maintenance duties related to Parks. Employees employed with the Parks Department will be assigned to work on crews in City Parks. Work is generally performed on day shifts (7:00am-3:30pm) but may occasionally include evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees in this position are integral to maintaining the beautiful grounds of the City of Rochester Hills while providing a positive experience for Rochester Hills residents and other patrons of the Parks.
1. Ground maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, and digging.
2. Turf maintenance.
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than four points currently on record.
3. Acceptable Criminal History.
4. DOT medical card, or ability to obtain within 1 month.
5. Previous yard maintenance or labor experience preferred. Physical Requirements:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 70 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Examination Information:
Review of Application Materials: To determine possession of minimum qualifications.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications (Interview): To evaluate employment history, communication skills and other factors related to successful performance in this position. (Minimum Passing Score: 70%)

Note: Candidates for this position must pass a physical exam including drug screen.
Note: Examination information may be modified for administrative purposes.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.