Building and Grounds Worker

Job Description

We are looking for a Building and Grounds Worker to work at our client’s site located in Bridgman, MI for a long-term contract position.  As a Building and Grounds Worker you are responsible for the day-to-day activities to maintain the building and grounds at the client’s facility.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The work will include outdoors and therefore subject to weather conditions. 

Job Details/Essential Job Functions:

• Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding equipment, trim and edge around walks, flowerbeds, walls, etc.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Remove snow and ice from roads, walkways, and steps; may rake leaves, clean, and sweep litter.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Perform minor building maintenance, plumbing, painting etc.
• Move office furniture and supplies.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or educational equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License, required.  Commercial Driver License (CDL) is desired but not required.
• Maintenance, snow plowing, and lawn care experience is highly desired.
• Be able to pass criminal background, drug/alcohol screen (including medical and recreational marijuana as well as CBD oil), and employment testing.
• Local to the client’s site.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability