Custodian & Grounds Maintainer

Salary: $17.50 - $18.45 Hourly
Location : 12th Street Yards (Garage)-City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-00035B
Department: Transportation Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 10

Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs manual custodial tasks in the care of City of Flint public buildings, rooms, floors and facilities. Maintains outside areas around the building and adjacent grounds. Mows grass, removes snow and other debris as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Vacuums, sweeps, mops floors, dust, wash walls, scrubs and buffs floors with electric machines.

Cleans and disinfects restrooms, clean mirrors, and replenishes supplies as required.

Cleans fixtures in washrooms, washes windows and empties receptacles as required.

Dusts, polishes, arranges, and moves furniture and equipment as well as cleans blinds.

Collects and bales wastepaper.

Refinishes and waxes floors.

Removes rubbish from assigned area.

Maintains grounds around buildings, including such tasks as removing litter, trash, and weeds, trimming, or removing dead or broken branches, and caring for grass and flowers.

Removes snow and ice from parking lots, sidewalks and building entrances using hand and power equipment.

Removes debris from parking lots, steps, driveways, and sidewalks.

Operates power equipment such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, and miscellaneous hand tools.

Occasionally operate trucks, tractors or other power equipment.

Assists in preparing facilities for group meetings.

Completes tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

At least one (1) year of experience performing varied custodial tasks and working with power equipment, e.g., lawnmower. Snowblower, etc.

Familiarity with the more common practices, methods, materials and tools of the building and related mechanical trades.

Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks as directed.

Ability to use common hand tools with a reasonable degree of skill.

Ability to perform building and related mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance tasks.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength.

Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers and other personnel.

Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety of oneself or other persons and equipment.

Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first).…