PCSI is looking for a Grounds Laborer at its Detroit Arsenal Site! We are seeking a motivated and friendly team member to perform groundskeeping and maintenance duties. The right person will be proactive and take pride in their accomplishments. This position will report to the Grounds Supervisor and is based at Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI.
hift: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday, some Saturdays (alternate schedule) – flexible schedule with snow
Rate of pay: $25.07 per hour (union position)
Who Are We:
PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor that provides support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. Our mission is to integrate veterans and individuals with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We operate under AbilityOne—a federal initiative for employing people with disabilities—and serving people of all abilities in their career development journey is at the heart of what we do.
PCSI is an AbilityOne employer; as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be given priority consideration for roles. Documentation may be required.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What You'll Do as a Grounds Laborer:
- Maintains grass with zero-turn lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and various hand tools.
- Utilizes power and hand tools to perform various landscaping activities, such as digging, moving, filling, and leveling earth, river rock, and other fill material; places sod and grass seed; cleans ditches, culverts, & storm drains; removes / places mulch; picks up trash, leaves, and other debris.
- Plants, trims, and removes trees, shrubs, and bushes using chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and other power and hand tools.
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces signposts, signs, parking blocks, and fencing.
- Spreads salt on icy roads & walkways by hand, manual spreader, and box spreaders; removes snow with shovels, utility vehicles, Polar Tracs, and plow trucks.
- Performs operator maintenance on all tools and equipment used.
- Can be placed on the on-call list for after-hours emergency response.
- Performs all related duties as assigned
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have six (6) months of recent/relevant Grounds Laborer experience or demonstrated mechanical ability to perform the assigned duties of the position; pesticide/herbicide licenses desirable but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work any time of the day and any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, in all weather conditions, utilizing appropriate safety precautions and procedures while being exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance (reasonable accommodations provided)
- Zero-turn mower operation
- Commercial snowplow experience
- Mechanical equipment repair experience is a plus
Other Requirements:
- Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, & motor vehicle report
- Maintain security clearance, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation
- Maintain a valid State of Michigan driver’s license and remain insurable to operate Company vehicles
- Able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
All veterans and individuals with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
