25-10344 Part Time Assistant Groundskeeper

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform maintenance and care of facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and general grounds upkeep. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a general groundskeeper required.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and general maintenance tasks.
• Mowing, string trimming, and pruning landscape trees.
• Carry out activities fulfilling CMHA-CEI’s mission and policies.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Heavy Machinery Operation

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and theirfamily members to apply.

Responsibilities:Under the Supervision of the Property and Facilities Manager, will take day to day direction from the Job Coach / Grounds Crew Leader, while performing grounds keeping and general grounds maintenance at Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties owned and contracted Facilities. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program /subunit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures. Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following: mowing, string trimming, edging lawns; pruning ornamental landscape trees and shrubs, weeding and general Grounds Maintenance and Care. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements:High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Experience as a general groundskeeper required. Must be able to work outside in a variety of extreme weather conditions. Must have the ability to perform repetitive lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to physically operate heavy machinery, commercial walk behind mowers, and other power equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. May be required to perform job functions at other CMHA-CEI work sites.

Conditional Employment Requirements:Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the resultsof a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check,verification of an acceptable driving record,educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must pass a pre-placement physical exam. Must pass a pre-employment 5-panel drug screen.

To Apply:Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: Starting salary $16.94 - $18.55 per hour, 24 hours per week. This position is on-call for grounds snow removal.

Location: General Administration, Jolly Road, Lansing, Michigan.