Facilities Grounds Technician — Outdoor Care & Maintenance

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Facilities Grounds Level I to assist the Grounds Coordinator and Technician in maintaining Peckham properties across the Mid-Michigan area.

Primary duties include planting ornamentals, mulching, weed control, and turf care during the growing season, with broader maintenance tasks in off-season. This full-time role requires ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operation of lawn equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Distinguish red/green.
• Read a tape measure.
• Experience in landscape or turf maintenance is preferred.
• Experience operating motorized equipment is preferred.
• Team-oriented and able to communicate respectfully.
• Ability to stay on task independently.
• Basic knowledge of landscape and building maintenance.
• Read simple documents in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Basic math skills such as counting, addition, and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds maintenance: planting ornamentals, mulching, hand weeding.
• Use a leaf blower to remove leaves and debris.
• Shovel and rake soil and mulch.
• Cultivate soil and plant ornamentals; control weeds by hand.
• Assist with snow removal and salting on walkways.
• Support Peckham Farm and special projects.
• Assist in cleaning of walls, ceilings, and floors and setup/removal of decorations.
• Maintain safety and report concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Ladder safety

Reading a tape measure

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Team player

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power washers

Job description

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Facilities Grounds Level I to assist the Grounds Coordinator and Technician in maintaining Peckham properties across the Mid-Michigan area.

Primary duties include planting ornamentals, mulching, weed control, and turf care during the growing season, with broader maintenance tasks in off-season. This full-time role requires ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operation of lawn equipment.