26-1029 Assistant Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Assistant Groundskeeper performs groundskeeping and general grounds maintenance at facilities owned or contracted by the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties (CMHA-CEI). The position works under the supervision of the Property and Facilities Manager and takes day-to-day direction from the Job Coach/Grounds Crew Leader. Work is carried out in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures. The work is primarily outdoors and involves landscape maintenance, operating groundskeeping equipment, and handling materials or equipment. Employees work at CMHA-CEI or affiliate facilities and must observe appropriate safety precautions. Conditions may include varying noise levels and extreme weather. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, at General Administration in Lansing, Michigan. Employment is conditional on a Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record, a pre-employment drug screen, and a pre-employment physical.
Requirements
- Prior work experience performing groundskeeping duties is preferred.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Physical ability to operate heavy machinery, commercial walk-behind mowers, snow blowers, and similar equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme weather.
- Ability to access work assignments and walk extensively while mowing.
- Ability to perform tasks involving standing, stooping, bending, and reaching, and to tolerate extended periods of standing, sitting, walking, and/or driving.
- Ability to work safely at CMHA-CEI or affiliate facilities, handling materials, boxes, or equipment and working amid a range of noise levels.
- Must pass a Michigan State Police clearance check and have an acceptable Michigan driving record.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience performing groundskeeping duties.
Responsibilities
- Perform groundskeeping and general grounds maintenance at CMHA-CEI-owned or contracted facilities.
- Carry out program and sub-unit activities in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
- Follow day-to-day direction from the Job Coach/Grounds Crew Leader and supervision from the Property and Facilities Manager.
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
