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Summer Maintenance Intern(s)

MTA, Flushing, MI, United States


Mass Transportation Authority
Flint, MI 48503, USA

Description
POSITION: SUMMER MAINETENANCE INTERN (Seasonal Position- 40 Hours)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The landscaping intern assists in the day to day landscaping needs of the MTA facilities by performing a variety of landscaping maintenance duties, such as mowing lawns, clearing brush, power washing, painting, and using other yard equipment to maintain MTA outdoor facilities and grounds.

SUPERVISED BY: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SUPERVISOR

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in maintaining MTA buildings and grounds in top condition

Appropriately safely operate all equipment and machinery as necessary

Maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors

Perform other duties assigned

Maintenance; power washing, sweeping, and painting.

Gardening, weeding, watering, trimming, planting, and harvesting.

Event planning; marketing, hosting and event preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience with use of a power washer

Experience utilizing painting equipment

Some gardening and weeding experience

Thoroughly experienced in the proper, safe use of tools needed to do the work described in the job description.

Must be a high school senior or a college student

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in performing facility landscaping

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a maintenance environment. Work can be physically taxing. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, and use hand tools required by the work

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a maintenance environment. Must be aware of, and follow proper work techniques, and follow appropriate safety practices at all times.

WAGE RATE

$ 15.00 per hour

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Apply online at mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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