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Peckham Inc. - Facilities Grounds Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Grounds Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of work performed by outside contractors and the grounds team, as well as having the skills needed to maintain and improve the appearance and functionality of the exterior features of Peckham properties. Provide supervision of staff and team members involved in these activities. General assignments are received verbally or electronically from the Manager of Horticulture and Facilities and others. Duties may involve planting, pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, structural and irrigation repairs, IPM, including pesticide applications.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Coordinate contracted services as well as special projects involved in all aspects of grounds maintenance, including scheduled services, repairs, and projects.

+ Monitor and update the various service request and project management systems daily.

+ Work with the Facilities coordinator to optimize resource allocation.

+ Supervise Grounds Technician and Team Members; duties include planning, scheduling, and assigning work both from the I-Office work order system and from other sources and training personnel in proper methods and procedures.

+ Work alongside Farm and Facilities crews to complete work orders and other projects according to the work order system, or as assigned.

+ Use and train others in the use of common hand and power tools and techniques.

+ Horticultural duties including pest scouting and general maintenance related to turf, landscape beds, trees, flowers and shrubs.

+ Install, troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Work with the Manager of Horticulture and Facilities to diagnose and treat plant and turf problems.

+ Operation of plow truck and other snow and ice removal equipment.

+ Perform minor repairs on asphalt parking lots and drives.

+ Accurate Recordkeeping

+ Maintain safe and clean work environment

+ Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

+ Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

+ Other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ This position does have supervisory responsibilities for staff and team members.

+ Develop a unified team that reflects Peckham’s culture and values

+ Provide mentorship and coaching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Two to five years of experience in grounds or facilities management.

+ One year of supervisory experience.

+ Basic knowledge of landscape and turf maintenance and equipment.

+ Pass and maintain a successful background check

+ Obtain and hold a valid Michigan driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Obtain and hold the following:

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+ Degree or industry certification in horticulture or related field.

+ Fork lift license

+ CDL or chauffeurs license

+ Pesticide applicator license

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to kneel, sit, bend, walk, use fingers, hands, arms, and legs to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is at times exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, dust, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is often loud. The employee will be working outdoors during all seasons and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Developing Others

Effective Communication

Inspiring Trust and Confidence

Leading Others

Results Orientated

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

+ Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

+ Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

+ Email us at [email protected]

+ Call us at (517) 316-4000

+ Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Facilities

Location:

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Member