Facilities/Grounds Worker Level 1

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

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE. Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs. If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position. This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.

Important Details: Wage: $14.73 per hour Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday plus overtime as necessary Full-Time positions only Location: 5408 W Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906

Why Work at Peckham - Peckham SUMMARY

The Facilities Grounds Level I position assists the Grounds Coordinator and the Grounds Technician in activities that preserve and improve the landscapes and other outdoor spaces at Peckham facilities throughout the Mid-Michigan area. Primary duties of this position during the growing season include planting, transplanting, hand weeding, spreading mulch and caring for the turf and ornamentals on Peckham properties. During the off season, responsibilities may include general building maintenance, hoop house and other maintenance at Peckham farm; basic building, equipment, and machinery maintenance. Responsibilities may also include general cleaning, leaf removal, setup/removal of holiday decorations, and snow removal activities. This position may work with Farm or Facilities staff on special projects as needed. This position utilizes a team approach for most projects and promotes Peckham's vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders. The position assists in maintaining organization wide quality standards. Access to reliable transportation is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with grounds maintenance activities such as, planting ornamentals, installing mulch, hand weeding, raking, trash pick-up.
• Using a leaf blower to remove leaves, grass clippings etc.
• Shovel and rake soil and mulch.
• Cultivate soil, plant ornamentals and control weeds by hand pulling and hoeing.
• Assist with snow removal and clearing of emergency exits and walking areas; spreading salt & deicer on walkways, constructing snow fences.
• Assist with agricultural or horticultural activities at Peckham Farm.
• Assist with special projects such as live wall plant installation.
• Assist in specialty cleaning of wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces.
• Assist with setup and removal of holiday decorations around Lansing area facilities (i.e. hanging lights, setting up displays by following diagrams and verbal instructions).
• Assist with general facility maintenance including repair, cleaning and upkeep of fixtures, appliances, storage racking, and furniture using hand tools.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work area and report any safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights, and the ability to kneel and crouch for extended periods.
• This job requires the ability to distinguish between red and green.
• This job requires candidates to bathe or shower and change clothes regularly.
• Candidate to possess or obtain within 90 days a valid MI driver's license.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in landscape or turf maintenance.
• Experience operating motorized equipment.
• Experience working in a team setting and maintaining respectful communication.
• Ability to stay on task independently.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Basic knowledge of landscape and building maintenance.
• Ability to read simple documents, instructions, and manuals in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions in English.
• Basic math skills: counting, addition, and subtraction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to kneel, sit, bend, walk, use fingers, hands, arms, and legs to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job will require the use of wheelbarrows, shop vacs, rolling scaffolding, folding ladders, extension ladders, power washers, assorted hand tools, shovel, hoe, rake etc., string trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, push mowers, riding mowers, ATV, UTV, Golf Cart, Scissor lift, hand tools, pumps, sprinklers, snow blowers, and salt and fertilizer spreaders, spot spray cans.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is at times exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, dust, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee will be working outdoors and be exposed to insects, outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes in all seasons.

OTHER INFORMATION

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law. EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE

Email us at [e-mail] Call us at [phone] Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm) Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

For more information on Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), follow this link. Peckham participates in the E-Verify program. For more information please click follow this link. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Visit www.peckham.org to learn more.

Business Line: Facilities Location: Lansing, MI Worker Sub-Type: Team Member

ABOUT PECKHAM

Peckham is a national award-winning non-profit organization, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

MISSION

Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

VISION

To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions.