Maintenance Operator

Allendale, Township of•Allendale, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

General building and grounds maintenance for Township park buildings, facilities, and grounds. This includes custodial duties, routine repairs, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, and cemetery operations. The role also involves assisting with budgetary needs, supervising part-time staff in the absence of the supervisor, and setting up for Township meetings.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older to operate machinery.
High school diploma or GED is desired, or work towards high school diploma or GED required.
Possession of a valid, Michigan motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must have steel toe shoes.
Ability to walk between various work locations and facilities as needed.
Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, lawn care equipment, and other related equipment.
Ability to perform digging and other manual labor tasks as required.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and diagrams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others.
Ability to follow established safety procedures and practices to maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
Ability to work outside in the heat.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a similar position would be helpful.
A license for the use of pesticides and herbicides would be helpful.
Knowledge of welding, underground irrigation/sprinkler systems, and street lighting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain Township park buildings, including emptying wastebaskets, washing dishes, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, and washing windows.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs for Township facilities (Office, Library, park buildings) and equipment, including painting, carpentry, and general repairs.
Maintain grounds at Township facilities, parks, cemeteries, boulevards, and the Library, including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, irrigation, planting, trimming bushes and trees, and maintaining street lighting.
Maintain and perform routine repairs on equipment, including lawn care equipment (painting, servicing, oil changes, preventative maintenance).
Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of materials, tools, and other items necessary for upkeep and maintenance.
Open and close graves at the cemetery.
Snowplow parking areas of the Township Offices, Library, and Cemetery.
Clean and salt sidewalks of the Township Office and Library.
Snowplow sidewalks along streets as determined by the Township Board.
Assist Facilities Supervisor with budgetary needs of maintenance equipment, including obtaining information and prices of items to be purchased.
Supervise other part-time maintenance staff in the absence of Facilities Supervisor or when assigned.
Set up for Township related meetings.
Perform Miss Digs.