What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Maintenance Intern(s) position at MTA?
POSITION: SUMMER MAINETENANCE INTERN (Seasonal Position- 40 Hours)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The landscaping intern assists in the day to day landscaping needs of the MTA facilities by performing a variety of landscaping maintenance duties, such as mowing lawns, clearing brush, power washing, painting, and using other yard equipment to maintain MTA outdoor facilities and grounds.
SUPERVISED BY: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SUPERVISOR
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in maintaining MTA buildings and grounds in top condition
- Appropriately safely operate all equipment and machinery as necessary
- Maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors
- Perform other duties assigned
- Maintenance; power washing, sweeping, and painting.
- Gardening, weeding, watering, trimming, planting, and harvesting.
- Event planning; marketing, hosting and event preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience with use of a power washer
- Experience utilizing painting equipment
- Some gardening and weeding experience
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Thoroughly experienced in the proper, safe use of tools needed to do the work described in the job description.
- Must be a high school senior or a college student
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in performing facility landscaping
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Works in a maintenance environment. Work can be physically taxing. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, and use hand tools required by the work
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Works in a maintenance environment. Must be aware of, and follow proper work techniques, and follow appropriate safety practices at all times.
WAGE RATE
$ 15.00 per hour
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
Apply online at mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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