Contact Information

2550 Draper Road (off Hayward) on North Campus.
Office Hours: 6:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Phone: (734) 763-5539
Fax: (734) 764-9390
Mailing Address: 2550 Draper, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2115

Groundskeeping Services

The groundskeeper staff here at the University work in teams on Central Campus, on North Campus and at Northwood Community Apartments. Most of the summer months are devoted to the care of the many acres of turf within and surrounding the campus.

Other groundskeeper duties include:

• Installing and maintaining chains and posts
• Cleanup of loading dock areas
• Street, sidewalk, and plaza sweeping
• Temporary patching of University streets and roads
• The emptying of outdoor litter receptacles and ash urns
• In winter months groundskeepers perform snow removal both by hand and machine; and de-icing.

Lawn Care and Irrigation

The Irrigation Crew works with the grounds department in planning inspecting installing and repairing all automatic irrigation systems.  They additionally set up and periodically reset the timing on the sprinkler systems to insure proper moisture levels and convenience for pedestrian traffic.

Student Employment

In the summer months (May-August) there are temporary groundskeeper positions available.  Student groundskeeper crews primarily assist in lawn care and picking litter but may also be involved in weeding sweeping, raking, mulching and other various assigned tasks.  Students are also hired to work  with the irrigation crew installing and fixing irrigation systems. In the winter students are also hired for litter pick-up and snow removal activities.

Regular working hours are 7am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. However some shifts may be asked to come in earlier, stay later or work Tuesday through Saturday.

If you are interested in applying for a job apply on-line now!

If you are interested in other opportunities in Grounds, check out Horticulture, Forestry, and Turf Crew.

Special Events/Floral Arrangements

Floral arrangements for graduations, ceremonies and other special events are available on a for fee basis. Call 763-5539 for details on options and set up arrangements.

Tree Walk Tours

The Office of University Landscape Architecture has developed tree walks that feature some of the unique and beautiful trees on the University of Michigan Campus.

Grounds Staff Directory