Public Service Worker

*Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

 

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public. 

 

Applications will be screened.  Those qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass the process by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

 

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

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This position performs semi-skilled manual labor, focusing on general grounds and facilities maintenance tasks throughout the City of Saginaw.  

1. Conducts various groundskeeping duties including mowing grass, weed whipping, edging, and       shrub and tree maintenance.
2. Assists with leave collection across parks, cemeteries, and city-owned properties.
3. Performs brush, trash and litter removal as required.
4. Assists in setting up parks for special events.
5. Manages winter tasks such as plowing, snow shoveling, salting, snow blowing, cleaning, and painting.   Assists with building maintenance as assigned.
6. Provides support to the building maintenance staff when needed.
7. Acts as a team leader for city staff, temporary seasonal staff as requested.
8. Assists in cemeteries as required and may be asked to demonstrate task-specific skills.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 

1. High School diploma or G.E.D.
2. General mechanical aptitude with knowledge of gas/diesel powered mowing equipment.
3. 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
4. Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
5. Good attendance records acceptable to management.
6. Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Principal Accountabilities

1.         Responsible for proper pre-inspection of equipment.

2.        Ensures the use of proper mowing techniques.

3.        Adheres to proper safety techniques for all equipment.

 Working Conditions

1. Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
2. Must be in good physical condition, able to bend, stoop, crawl, and lift items up to 50 pounds.

 

Salary : $35,360 - $38,563