Location: Howell, MI
Company: Livingston County
improve the quality of life for all of our residents. About Us: We are located in Southeast Michigan and are one of the fastest growing counties in Michigan. Livingston County consists of 16 townships, 2 villages and 2 cities. The county contains a diverse mix of rural agricultural areas, historic downtowns, suburban development, lake-side living and large recreational lands.
Home to two metro parks (Kensington and Huron Meadows), 3 state recreation areas (Island Lake, Brighton, and Pinckney), 1 state park (Lakelands Trail), 2 state game areas, 1 wildlife area, 2 Livingston County parks (Lutz and Fillmore), and numerous local parks, Livingston County has an abundance of recreational opportunities.
Livingston County offers 163 park acres per 1,000 residents, more than any other county in Southeast Michigan. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Custodian/Shift Leader is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing County facilities and performing related custodial duties.
Benefits: Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health backssment. Employee Assistance Program Pro-rated based on the DOH Pay Rate Information: The Custodian position is a non-union/part-time position and starting pay is $16.84/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union
Grade 1 wage scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $21.33/hr.
This position is approx. 19 hours per week. Working hours are flexible ; Monday through Thursday - 4 hour shifts, Friday - 3 hour shift. Work shifts can be early morning or afternoon. Essential Job Functions: Receives training in techniques and chemicals. Selects the proper chemicals and supplies required for the effective safe cleaning and sanitization of County facilities. Sweeps, mops, and vacuums hard surfaces, furniture, vents or carpeted floors. Washes, strips and waxes equipment and floors, performs carpet cleaning and other treatment to floor surfaces Dusts and or disinfects furniture, windows, ledges, and other areas.
Performs spot cleaning and disinfecting of glass, fixtures and other surfaces. Operates electric floor cleaning machines, automatic buffers, and carpet cleaning machines. Empties wastebaskets, changes liners, and removes garbage from County facilities. Cleans County bathrooms, lunchrooms and other common areas requiring strong adherence to sanitizing techniques. Performs special projects in cleaning and refinishing using any or all of the above procedures. May assist with snow removal or outside tasks if so directed by operational need.
Performs other duties as directed. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in cleaning and/or building maintenance. The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. Ability to learn the principles and practices of properly cleaning and sanitizing a variety of buildings and facilities. Ability to learn and properly apply the various cleaning products and their uses and safely operating a variety of custodial equipment. Ability to learn safety procedures and comply with written and oral procedures and work-related assignments.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public. Ability to backss situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations. Ability to use of office equipment and technology sufficient to maintaining required records or work documentation. Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view work environment. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use cleaning apparatus etc. and operate electric equipment. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight. The typical work environment of this job is inside a building where the noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate. Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the incumbent may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals and situations in the course of performing required duties.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is also experienced in the job.
improve the quality of life for all of our residents. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor - Drain is responsible for maintaining drainage systems, cleaning open drainage ditches by removing trees, brush and other debris, cleaning and maintaining tile drains, and performing periodic maintenance on necessary equipment used for drain maintenance.
Performs other tasks requiring manual labor and equipment use in support of the construction and maintenance objectives of the department. Pay Rate Information: The Drain Maintenance Worker II position is a non-union position and starting pay is $20.82/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union
Grade 4 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.37/hr. Benefits: MERS Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution Comprehensive Medical, shop, Dental & Vision Optional HSA with an employer match Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays.
Unused vacation and sick time rolls over Tuition Reimbursement Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health backssment. Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness,
Hospital & Whole Life policies Employee assistance program Pro-rated based on DOH Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.
These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Operates various equipment and vehicles to clear and/or clean easements, streams, and rivers of obstructions and debris. Repairs or replaces old or damaged equipment or drainage infrastructure and installs new drainage. Performs maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
Maintains and records mileage, job type, and work performed for work orders. Performs post-closure landfill maintenance to include maintaining the methane system, cleaning sumps, and mowing grass. Assists the sanitary crews on repairs and maintenance. Assists with gathering data with GPS and vactor operations. Performs sewage pumping in residential areas and lift stations. Maintains sewage pumping systems for residential homes. Performs other duties as directed. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. Requirements include the following: High school diploma or GED and two years of progressively more responsible experience in performing construction and maintenance work in a public works or similar environment. The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. Hi-Lo certification and applicable OSHA certifications.
Michigan Vehicle Operator's License. Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class B preferred. Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining drainage systems. Considerable knowledge and skill in utilizing a variety of heavy equipment, power tools and vehicles, performing general and emergency maintenance and repairs, and maintaining accurate and detailed records. Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to backss situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations. Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and department-specific software. Skill in the use of GPS, underground cable locators, metal detectors, laser levels, confined space entry equipment, and gas monitors. Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs on a 24-hour basis.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or uneven terrain.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc. and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud. Drain, Construction, Labor, General
summer and winter - snow removal and lawn care. Performs routine, non-machine tasks; pick up papers, trimming bushes, rake leaves. Spreads and levels dirt, gravel using pick and shovel. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following) All other job-related duties as assigned.
CONTACTS: Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position heavy with lifting of 100 pounds maximum and with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include frequent sitting, use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception,
driving; occasional standing, walking, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, smelling and bending. Working conditions include frequent exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, vibration and air quality.
Potential hazards include frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and equipment and occasional contact with housing residents. REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience: Two years of experience operating snow plow vehicles and law care equipment preferred. Certification/License: Must have chauffeurs license. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance
Department. Must comply with annual driver license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: M ust be able to read and comprehend simple instructions. Must be able to interpret and follow OSHA safety rules. Must be able to maintain and operate lawn mowers, snow plow trucks, weed whips. Must be able to drive a truck and pull a trailer. Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision. Must be available for work weekends, holidays, and nights and on call during winter season. Must have chauffeurs license. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing. Native American preferred.
operations.
The position is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the De Mawating Development Maintenance Team and property management on behalf of De Mawating Development according to established policies and procedures of Federal, State, and Tribal mandates and for organization and supervision of all contractors hired by De Mawating Development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following) Plans and schedules residential rehabilitation, new construction, and vacant unit restoration construction projects and modernization and maintenance projects to include: Maintains and repairs on furnaces, household appliances. Repairs and replaces doors, locks,
windows, screens, painting, plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, hot water tanks, and electrical fixtures. Installs soffit and fascia, countertops and kitchen cabinets, and floating flooring.
Repairs and replaces burst or leaking pipes and unclogs sewer/drain lines. Schedules and monitors work of outside contractors and oversees projects to completion at Demawating Development to ensure projects are completed in a safe and satisfactory manner and compliant with applicable code and bid process. Manages department costs and expenditures and keeps internal records of all unit repairs and equipment purchases. Develops implements and ensures compliance with preventative maintenance
and modernization plans. Assists Real Estate Manager in financial administration including items such as budget development and review, and development and monitoring program compliance.
Ensures program compliance to regulations, Tribal policies and procedures and safety regulations, and company policy. Develops and reviews departmental policies and procedures. Prepares reports; i. e. monthly status, cost analysis, project update, budget, and vacant unit tracking. Operates lawn equipment to perform grounds work, raking, grass cutting, and weed eating. Operates vehicle and equipment to remove snow and ice walkways, driveways and roofs. Tracks, monitors and maintains warehouse inventory.
Acquires bids from contractors and provides work assignments and materials. Performs periodic inspections on contractor work to verify timely and accuracy in completion. Transports tools and equipment to various work locations. Completes and maintains inventory of all cleaning products and maintains accurate and up-to-date SDS sheets. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following) Oversees warehouse and works with Maintenance team on inventory control and accountability. Ensures timely vacant unit rehab and turn around through hands on work and direction of subordinate staff.
All other job-related duties as assigned. CONTACTS: Tenants, prospective tenants, customers, immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, Executives, Board of Directors, outside vendor/service providers, Federal, State and Community agencies, Law Enforcement and architects and engineers. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position occasionally lifting of 50-100 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant sitting; frequent use of nearing and near/midrange vision, color vision, typing; occasional walking, standing, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell, far vision, depth perception, field of vision, travel and bending.
Working conditions include occasional exposure to extreme weather, heat/cold, wet/humidity, noise, vibration and air quality. Potential hazards include frequent computer use and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, electric shock, high exposed places, chemicals, insecticides/pesticides, infectious exposure, client contact and equipment use. Protective equipment clothing provided by employer includes hardhats, safety glasses, protective footwear, and safety equipment as needed on jobs.
REQUIREMENTS: Education: Associate degree in Construction Technology or related field required or 3 years of demonstrated ability in Maintenance, Construction, Appliance Repair, or Carpentry may be considered in lieu of education. Experience: Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience required. Certification/License: General Contractor's License preferred. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing. Ability to obtain General Contracting License with State of Michigan within 12 months of employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of Tribal personnel practices and employment laws preferred. Must have knowledge of general accounting and office procedures. Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations preferred.
Knowledge of obtaining quotes and bidding projects preferred. Must have knowledge of effective property management and residential maintenance practices. Must have knowledge of supervising and scheduling. Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must have the ability to coordinate and run meetings with contractors and staff. Must have excellent team building skills. Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in a diverse range of audiences and settings.
Must have excellent negotiation and mediation skills. Must have good math skills and be able calculate figures, cost estimates, discounts, interest and percentages. Knowledge of basic budgeting. Must be able to read and interpret legal documents, government regulations, contracts, bid specifications and evaluate financial statements. Must be available to carry pager on a rotating shift for emergency maintenance calls. Must be available to the Maintenance Technicians on a 24-hour basis for assistance. Must maintain privacy and confidentiality. Native American preferred.
