NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
405 West Main Street
Northville, Michigan 48167
NON-CERTIFIED POSTING
DATE: June 24, 2026
POSITION: Buildings & Grounds Leader – Full-Time
Operations Department
LOCATION: Northville Public Schools - Operations
COMPENSATION: Minimum starting rate: $23 - $28 / hour commensurate with experience and skills
EXPECTED START DATE: Immediate upon hire and notice
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional commercial landscaping or grounds maintenance experience,
with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or crew-leader role
- Knowledge and experience working with landscaping equipment and tools
- State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator License (MDARD Categories 3A and 3B, or the
ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire).
- Ability to effectively access and utilize technology systems that support the Operations Department
- Effective analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to read and comprehend manuals, instructions, drawings and written instructions
- Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Must show evidence of good attendance and punctuality
- Record of demonstrating initiative, efficiency and timely follow through on responsibilities. Candidate
must be able to work independently, achieve and maintain job productivity
- Record of cooperative and positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors
- Possess general maintenance knowledge with ability to perform tasks which may include and require a
general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, security, snow removal-plowing, landscaping and grounds
keeping
- Must be able to periodically work overtime, as needed
- Must pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting) as required by Michigan school law
- Must be able to periodically work overtime, as needed
- Ability to climb ladders and work from heights
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to perform all necessary tasks, including stooping, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing,
pulling, climbing, lifting and crawling
- Ability to communicate verbally for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to work in inside and outside environmental conditions
