Public Service Worker

The City of Saginaw•City Hall, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs semi-skilled manual labor, focusing on general grounds and facilities maintenance tasks throughout the City of Saginaw. Applications will be screened, and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass the process with a score of 70% or better to proceed. This posting is subject to close after 14 days.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
General mechanical aptitude with knowledge of gas/diesel powered mowing equipment.
Experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment, including trucks with trailers, minim dumps, mowers (large winged and zero turn), weed whips, chainsaws, chippers, and leaf blowers.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Good attendance records acceptable to management.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Must be in good physical condition, able to bend, stoop, crawl, and lift items up to 50 pounds.
Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Conducts various groundskeeping duties including mowing grass, weed whipping, edging, and shrub and tree maintenance.
Assists with leaf collection across parks, cemeteries, and city-owned properties.
Performs brush, trash and litter removal as required.
Assists in setting up parks for special events.
Manages winter tasks such as plowing, snow shoveling, salting, snow blowing, cleaning, and painting.
Assists with building maintenance as assigned.
Provides support to the building maintenance staff when needed.
Acts as a team leader for city staff, temporary seasonal staff as requested.
Assists in cemeteries as required and may be asked to demonstrate task-specific skills.
Responsible for proper pre-inspection of equipment.
Ensures the use of proper mowing techniques.
Adheres to proper safety techniques for all equipment.