Grounds Maintenance Specialist at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids – Middleville, Michigan

This is a seasonal position at YMCA Camp Manitou Lin in Middleville, MI. The role begins April 15 and continues through October.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grounds Maintenance Specialist assists with the safety, security, and general operation of YMCA Maintenance. This position requires hands on maintenance duties and the ability to work with project teams, trouble shoot mechanical problems, and work independently to effect repairs. Requirements include a good eye for cost effective solutions, ability to bid projects, weigh and assess costs and time requirements, superior interpersonal skills to assemble, direct, supervise and implement project teams to complete projects in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete basic preventative maintenance on equipment and general repairs and inspections; works with equipment warranties and vendor repair programs
• Work one 2nd shift per week, and one weekend on an occasional basis to allow access to areas not afforded during the open hours.
• Ensures policies and projects are adhered to at all times
• Assists with Horse care
• Supports and maintains professional rapport with members, vendors, and staff
• Performs minor and routine painting, plumbing, construction, and repair, as well as other related maintenance activities
• Hangs and mounts signage as needed
• Upholds all safety standards, MSDS documentation, and models
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties
• Assist with boat and dock prep and maintenance
• Assist with prepping sports fields and for outside events
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION

$14.35 - $17.93 ; Seasonal, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS

• Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time – Earn paid sick leave so you can focus on feeling your best when it matters most.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); one to two years grounds maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Working knowledge of building and ground cleanliness. Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical problems. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and 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.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, safety rules, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, visitors, and other staff of the Association.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.

TRAVEL

5-10% of local travel within the state of Michigan, primarily between other branch locations in the Greater Grand Rapids Association; occasional out-of-state travel maybe required for educational conferences or training.