PCSI is looking for a Grounds Laborer at its Detroit Arsenal Site! We are searching for a motivated, friendly team member to perform groundskeeper 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.

Shift: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday, some Saturdays (alternate schedule) – flexible schedule with snow

Rate of pay: $24.16 per hour, plus $5.95 for health and welfare (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 other people 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.

What You'll Do as a Grounds Laborer:

Maintains grass with zero-turn lawnmowers, weed eaters, blowers, and various hand tools Utilizes power and hand tools to perform various landscaping activities, such as digging, moving, filling, and leveling the earth, river rock, and other fill material; places sod and grass seed; cleans ditches, culverts, & storm drains; removes / places mulch; pick 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-call for after-hours emergency response Performs all related duties as assigned and responsibilities as required and assigned

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

High school diploma or equivalent required; pesticide/herbicide licenses desirable but not required Ability to work any time of the day and any day of the week in all weather conditions utilizing appropriate safety precautions and procedures; must be able to lift 50 lbs.; however, accommodation is available

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have twelve (12) months of recent/relevant Grounds Laborer experience 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 designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!