Description

Maintenance Assistant I/II

Salary

$42,741.00 - $50,259.00 Annually

Location

1500 Scribner Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

409-0926

Department

Public Services

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Benefits
Questions

Nature of Work

This is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
Fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
Operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

Completion of tenth grade
-AND--
Some experience in general laboring work
-OR--
Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan commercial drivers license or ability to obtain within six months.

Work Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime hours as needed. From the end of November until April hours may be on 3rd shift.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

Other Necessary Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and heavy physical labor

Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

Read and follow written and oral instructions
Operate such equipment as hand and power mowers, weed eater, or hand and power tools
Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects

Other Information

Benefits for this position include

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid parking (if applicable)
Employee Home Ownership Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
Employee Discounts and Perks

Its important to keep a close eye on your email, as we will communicate with you via email throughout the process. You can check your application status anytime by logging into your account at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids . If you have questions regarding your application, you can also reply to this email for call the Human Resources main phone line at (616) 456-3176.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email akaulback@grand-rapids.mi.us or HRemploymentbenefits@grcity.us or by phone at (616) 456-4668

Please Note:

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

City of Grand Rapids Employee Benefits Webpage

Do you currently possess a valid Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL)? Please note: A CDL is not required to apply to this position.

Do you have any previous experience in street repair work?

Do you possess some experience in general laboring work?

If you answered "yes" the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "no" please write NA.

This is a safety sensitive position as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Within the past five years, do you have any driving convictions on your record other than parking tickets?

The work hours may shift to third shift hours from the end of November until April. In April, work would shift to daytime hours. Are you able to work these shifts?

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Rapids

Address 300 Monroe Ave, NW

8th Floor, Room 880

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206

Phone (616) 456-3176

Website http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department