Outdoor Services Worker - Commission on Aging

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Gaylord, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Traverse County is seeking an Outdoor Services Worker to provide outdoor maintenance assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging. This role involves tasks such as mowing grass, snow plowing, leaf removal, and outside window washing. Employees work as part of a team, ensuring objectives are met, and must be able to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. The work schedule can be irregular due to weather, season, or client needs, and may require travel in the employee's own vehicle.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. preferred but not required.
Experience performing yard work, snow removal, minor equipment maintenance, or similar work required (at least one year related experience preferred).
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
Basic knowledge of English in order to interact effectively with clients and co-workers, as well as to prepare necessary paperwork.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public.
Sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
Ability to operate equipment required to perform essential tasks (such as lawn mowers and snow removal equipment, etc.) safely and in the manner for which they were designed.
Ability to perform manual labor tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to use sound judgment to detect unusual, harmful, or emergency situations and act accordingly.
Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently.
May be required to lift/move up to 25 pounds frequently, and potentially up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with senior citizens preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of manual tasks to assist clients with the proper maintenance of their homes and yard.
Cuts grass, blows and rakes leaves, weed whips and removes debris.
Removes snow and clears walkways and driveways with a shovel, snow blower or snowplow.
Washes windows.
Repairs and replaces mailboxes and posts.
Performs basic, regular maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in performing chores.
Interacts with clients, performs basic checks and monitoring of client situation and environment, reports all potentially harmful or unusual situations to a supervisor.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of client services and related information.
Uses smart phone and iPad app to track schedule and tasks performed.
Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and/or other related meetings.

Benefits

Medical: High-deductible plan through Priority Health with County contribution to Health Savings Account (up to $2,000 annually).
Vision: No cost plan for employees, with an enhanced plan option.
Dental: No cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services through Delta Dental.
Wellness programs and incentives.
Employee Recognition awards.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for accredited college, university, or trade school courses.
Vacation days for benefitted employees.
12 paid holidays annually, plus additional floating holidays.
Personal Leave: Up to 72 hours annually, with unused leave paid out up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Up to 6 months for birth or adoption.
Retirement: Defined contribution through MERS with a generous match (vests after 6 years).
457(b) Retirement Plans: Optional deferred compensation and Roth plans with matching contributions.
Life Insurance: Automatically provided for benefitted employees.
Short Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha (pays two-thirds of salary for up to 182 days).
Long Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha (pays 60 percent of salary for up to 24 months).