Utility Worker Jobs

Starting Pay: $17.7901 Hourly ($37,003)
After 1st Year: $18.8736 Hourly ($39,257)
After 2nd Year: $21.8422 Hourly ($45,432)
After 3rd Year: $22.3721 Hourly ($46,534)
After 4th Year: $22.9243 Hourly ($47,683)
After 5th Year: $23.5022 Hourly ($48,885)
After 6th Year: $24.1020 Hourly ($50,132)
After 7th Year: $24.7545 Hourly ($51,489)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years’ of experience in building maintenance above the janitorial level and a valid Michigan Drivers’ License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain and maintain certification as a commercial pesticide applicator with certifications in turf grass, ornamentals and right of way within six (6) months of employment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine building and landscape maintenance tasks of a general nature including snow removal, lawn maintenance, material handling and janitorial duties; works under the supervision of a Building Maintenance Supervisor; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Assists maintenance mechanics;
• Changes light bulbs in a variety of fixtures;
• Unclogs toilets and drains using approved methods including powered drain cleaners.
• Removes snow and ice using tractor with plow, snow blower, truck with plow, hand tools and spreads salt by hand and spreader;
• Paints building and grounds areas and equipment, and assists the painter;
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers using approved methods;
• Moves furniture using approved methods and equipment;
• Unloads supplies and materials, and delivers them to appropriate areas;
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment utilized;
• Stocks supply closets;
• Performs landscape maintenance using tractors with mowing deck, trailers, powered hand mower, gas and/or electric trimmers and blowers, landscape hand tools, spreaders, sprayers, edgers and chainsaws;
• Performs minor building maintenance utilizing and maintaining equipment such as hammers saws, screwdrivers, pliers, mops, brooms, window squeegees, measuring tapes, and powered hand tools such as drills, saws, and grinders, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, etc.;
• Washes walls, windows, and performs other janitorial duties;

MAY BE REQUIRED TO:
Performs the duties of a Property Attendant as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision;
• Knowledge of and an ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Knowledge of and a working ability to use a variety of tools both hand and powered;
• Ability to be certified as a commercial pesticide applicator with certifications in turf grass, ornamentals and right of way;
• Ability to operate trucks and tractors for a variety of functions including landscape maintenance and snow removal;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance;
• Knowledge of and an ability to perform minor building maintenance functions utilizing required tools;