Maintenance Assistant I/II

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance worker to care for city facilities, streets, and grounds. You will perform manual labor under supervision, contributing to clean, safe public spaces.

Work hours are 7 AM–3:30 PM with possible third-shift in winter; this is a safety-sensitive role subject to DOT drug & alcohol testing. A valid Michigan CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade.
• Some experience in general laboring work.
• Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge of safety standards for heavy physical labor and equipment use.
• Ability to operate hand and power mowers and weed eater.

Responsibilities

• Removes trash and debris from city grounds and streets and disposes of them.
• Maintains grounds by mowing, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance.
• Shovels snow and assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations.
• Fills potholes, shovels asphalt, pours concrete, installs street signs.
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; moves furniture and supplies; delivers items as needed.
• Operates lawn and grounds maintenance tools; assists in snow/ice removal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Work assignment management

Education

Tenth grade completed

General labor experience

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Nature of Work

This is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
• Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
• Fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
• Operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience

• Completion of tenth grade

--AND--

• Some experience in general laboring work

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six months.

Work Hours:

7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime hours as needed.

From the end of November until April hours may be on 3rd shift.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

Other Necessary Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
• Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and heavy physical labor

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Read and follow written and oral instructions
• Operate such equipment as hand and power mowers, weed eater, or hand and power tools
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects

Nature of Work

This is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
• Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
• Fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
• Operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience

• Completion of tenth grade

--AND--

• Some experience in general laboring work

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six months.

Work Hours:

7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime hours as needed.

From the end of November until April hours may be on 3rd shift.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

Other Necessary Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
• Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and heavy physical labor

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Read and follow written and oral instructions
• Operate such equipment as hand and power mowers, weed eater, or hand and power tools
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects

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