Facilities/Grounds Worker Level 1

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. is seeking a Facilities/Grounds Worker Level 1 in Lansing, MI. The role supports grounds and facility maintenance across Mid-M Michigan, including planting, mulching, weed control, snow removal, and general repairs.

You will work with the Grounds team to uphold Peckham's standards and safety practices. Typical hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed. A valid Michigan driver's license is required within 90 days of hire, and access to transportation is

Qualifications

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights, kneel and crouch as needed.
• Must read simple documents in English and follow written/oral instructions.
• Valid MI driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds maintenance: plant ornamentals, mulch, weed, rake, trim trash.
• Operate a leaf blower and other hand tools to maintain areas.
• Shovel and rake soil and mulch; cultivate soil and plant ornamentals.
• Assist with snow removal and emergency access clearance; spread salt/deicer.
• Support Peckham Farm and special projects; perform cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety guidelines and report concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Reading English

Safety awareness

Education

Basic landscape/building maintenance knowledge

Read simple documents in English

Tools

Leaf blower

Shovel

Hoe

Power washer

Lawn mower

Job description

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. Peckham Inc. - Facilities/Grounds Worker Level 1 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 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 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 SPECIAL NOTES These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov 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. Business Line Facilities Location: Lansing, MI Worker Sub-Type Team Member