Groundskeeper | H2B Eligible
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Groundskeeper
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
GROUNDSKEEPER MACKINAC ISLAND,MI
Island House Hotel in Mackinac Island, MI, seeks 3 Groundskeepers for temporary, full-time employment (04/01/2024 to 11/05/2024). Duties: Maintain hotel property and grounds; cut lawns; clean grounds; remove litter. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Operate powered equipment, such as mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws. Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes. Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools. Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers. Rake, mulch, and compost leaves. Decorate gardens with stones or plants. Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features. Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas. Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring. Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens. Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads or vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainagesystems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment. Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. General cleaning duties of buildings or properties including washing windows and lightbulb replacement and plunging toilets.
The Groundskeeper will not be building or constructing docks, walls, or fences. The Groundskeeper will be assisting Maintenance Leads or Carpenters in moving pre-made/pre-fabricated and decorative decks, walls, and fence on the grounds of the property. They will not be involved with building or construction of the decks, walls, or fences. They will not be using any equipment to move the decks, walls, or fences except their hands.
May perform other job duties pursuant to 37-3011, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers.
35+ hours/week. 8-hour shifts between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm or 3:00 pm and 11:00 pm. 5 days per week, Sun-Sat. May work evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed. Schedule (including workdays) may vary. May work more than the guaranteed hours. May work overtime. OT varies and must be pre-approved.
No formal education, training or experience required. On-the-job training will be provided.
$16.47/hr; O/T $24.71/hr; Workers will be paid no less than the wage listed. Employer may pay higher wage rates to workers based on seniority with employer and level of skill. Overtime hours may vary.
The H-2B Temporary Groundskeepers will travel to and perform duties within 1.5-mile radius of 6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. Additional Worksites:
#81283738v1
6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1427 Bogan Lane, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7245 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7255 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7340 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7463 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7245 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7463 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7308 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7337 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7822 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7742-101 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7742-201 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7707 Mahoney Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2920 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2922 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2897 Horn Lane, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2893 Horn Lane, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7606-101 6th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2900 Bazinaw Lane, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2895 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2887 CadotteAvenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2881 Cadotte Avenue, MackinacIsland, MI 49757
7540-101 7th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7540-201 7th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2735 Cadotte Avenue,Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2731-LL Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
2731-101 CadotteAvenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7606-201 7th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7606-102 6th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7606-103 6th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7618-201 6th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7618-101 6th Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7685 MahoneyAvenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
7695 Mahoney Avenue, MackinacIsland, MI 49757
2269 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1542 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
350 Ferry Lane, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
36 & 38 Spring St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Employer assurances pursuant to 20 CFR 655.20:
- Single work week used in computing wages
- Wages paid bi-weekly
- Work tools, supplies & equipment provided without cost to worker
- Workers have the option of employer-provided housing for $95 per week, and if elected, employer will deduct costsfrom worker’s Workers also have the option of securing their own lodging.
- Employer will make all deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law and any non- legally required payroll deductions permitted under the law and requested by Employee.
- If worker is outside of the U.S., employer will arrange & pay directly for transportation & subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work. If worker is in the U.S., upon 50% completion of work contract, employer reimburse the worker for transportation & subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work within five days of receiving the expense receipts. Employer will issue reimbursement within the first workweek when required to meet FLSA minimum wage obligations. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, if theworker has no immediately subsequent H-2B employment, the employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation & subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical & reasonable common carrier for the distances Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $15.46 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts.
- Employer will reimburse worker in the first work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing & relatedfees, those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees).
- The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.
This position is being posted in connection with a future application for H-2B workers. Application Process: Contact the nearest office of Michigan Works (found at:
https://www.michiganworks.org/michigan-works-network) or at 10 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781, (906) 643-8158 for referral. Reference Job ID: 177668368 “H-2B Island House Hotel Groundskeeper.” Or contact Island House Hotel at ryan@theislandhouse.com or http://www.theislandhouse.com/employment.
Uniform Requirements
Provided: Branded dri-fit charcoal polo, quarter zip, navy pants, rain gear
Bring with You:
- Shoes with hard, non-skid soles.
- Solid navy socks