Plant Operations & Grounds Technician I

Our Community's Children; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting Day 1

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Plant Assistant II-level maintainer for the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant facilities and grounds. The role is manual with semiskilled tasks and offers growth to higher positions upon satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, equipment cleaning, and operating heavy machinery; CDL may be required within six months of hire. Medical and paid time off are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade or equivalent (High School diploma or GED).
• Two (2) years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance and repair work.
• CDL license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, fertilizing, lawn watering.
• Clean tanks, equipment, drains, and facilities using varied cleaning methods.
• Operate snow plows, trucks, and blowers as needed; manage ice removal.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Confined space entry

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader

Backhoe

Bobcat

Tractors

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Plant Assistant II-level maintainer for the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant facilities and grounds. The role is manual with semiskilled tasks and offers growth to higher positions upon satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, equipment cleaning, and operating heavy machinery; CDL may be required within six months of hire. Medical and paid time off are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.