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Groundskeeper 6-E8 (Assistant Horticulturist - Belle Isle State Park)

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Groundskeeper 6-E8 (Assistant Horticulturist - Belle Isle State Park)

Salary

$20.77 - $29.20 Hourly

Location

Detroit, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-25-PARK-156

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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Job Description

Under the guidance of the Horticulturalist, the Assistant Horticulturalist performs horticultural, floricultural, physical plant and landscape maintenance tasks necessary to care for the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (ASWC), the conservatory's formal gardens, greenhouses and landscape. The Assistant Horticulturist performs tasks to care for the landscape plantings of Belle Isle Park and the formal and naturalized landscape plantings of nearby Wm .C. Milliken State Park. The Assistant Horticulturalist provides work instruction to MCCC crew members, summer youth crews, seasonal employees, volunteers and others. This position will provide backup assistance when the Horticulturist is unavailable.

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (ca.1904), Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan is an 80,000 square foot plant conservatory which includes the Anna Scripps Whitcomb orchid collection, formal grounds and gardens, including the lily pond garden. The plant collection includes ferns, palm trees, cacti and tropical plants, some of which are over 100 years old. Specialized horticulture and floriculture skills are required for this position.

The Assistant Horticulturist facilitates quality visitor experience and visitor education.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Assistant Horticulturalist PD.docx)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Groundskeeper 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Groundskeeper 7

One year of experience as a groundskeeper equivalent to a Groundskeeper 6.

Groundskeeper E8

Two years of experience as a groundskeeper including one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper 7.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

See individual position descriptions.

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 theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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?

+ Yes

+ No

02

GROUNDS - Please select your level of experience:

+ No specific type or amount

+ One year of experience as a groundskeeper equivalent to a Groundskeeper 6.

+ Two years of experience as a groundskeeper including one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper 7.

+ Three years of experience as a groundskeeper, including one year equivalent to a Groundskeeper E8.

03

What is your education of horticulture/floriculture?

+ None

+ Vocational training in horticulture or closely related field

+ Associates degree in horticulture or closely related field

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in horticulture or related field, such as landscape architecture

04

How much work experience do you have in groundskeeping and/or landscaping?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

05

How much work experience do you have in horticulture and/or floriculture in production greenhouses?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

06

How much work experience do you have in horticulture and/or floriculture in public gardens and/or conservatories?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

07

How much experience do you have as a crew leader for horticulture/floriculture or groundskeeping work?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

08

Are you an American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Certified Horticulturist?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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