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City of Grand Rapids

Plant Assistant I

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$49K - $58K/yr

Satisfactory completion of the assigned duties and responsibilities results in appointment to Plant Assistant II. This is manual and some semiskilled work in the care and maintenance of the Lake ...

General Motors

Assistant Plant Manager

Pontiac, MI

Assistant Plant Manager - Pontiac Stamping Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Pontiac Stamping plant location Sponsorship: GM ...

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Adecco

$100K - $120K/yr

... Assistant Controller to join their established automotive manufacturing operation in Manchester, MI. This position will play a key role in supporting the Plant Controller, overseeing day-to-day ...

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Leprino Foods Company

Assistant Plant Manager

Allendale, MI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Allendale - Leprino is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to help us scale dairy ingredient output while keeping safety, quality, and consistency tight.

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Airliquidehr

Assistant Plant Manager

Ferndale, MI · On-site

R10095638 Assistant Plant Manager (Open) Location: Ferndale, MI - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the ...

Airgas

Assistant Plant Manager

Ferndale, MI · On-site

R10095638 Assistant Plant Manager (Open) Location: Ferndale, MI - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the ...

Faurecia

Assistant Plant Controller

Saline, MI

Your mission, roles and responsibilities The assistant controller is involved in the controlling of a plant to guarantee and optimize the plant's financial performance and competitiveness. The main ...

Faurecia

Assistant Plant Controller

Saline, MI · On-site

Your mission, roles and responsibilities The assistant controller is involved in the controlling of a plant to guarantee and optimize the plant's financial performance and competitiveness. The main ...

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Plant Assistant I

City of Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$49K - $58K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

City Of Grand Rapids (Michigan) rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary : $49,075.79 - $58,611.94 Annually
Location : Lake Michigan Filtration Plant 17350 Lake Michigan Dr West Olive, MI
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 404-0826
Department: Water
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
This is a Natural Progression position. Satisfactory completion of the assigned duties and responsibilities results in appointment to Plant Assistant II. This is manual and some semiskilled work in the care and maintenance of the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant facilities and grounds.
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.
  • Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, removing snow, removing trash and other debris, edging, seeding, fertilizing, trimming trees and removal, and lawn watering.
  • Cleans tanks, equipment, drains, buildings, tunnels, dry wells and wet wells using a variety of equipment including high pressure water, steam cleaning, augers and scrubbers.
  • Operates snow plows, trucks and blowers as needed; removes ice and snow from roadways, driveways and sidewalks.
  • Transports emergency power generators to pumping stations and places on-line; transports pumps and other equipment to Water Treatment facilities and to other City departments.
  • Assists plant maintenance personnel and plant operations personnel.
  • Works as top person in confined space entry.
  • Enters confined spaces, tests atmosphere, sets up ventilation, tripod, harness and lifeline.
  • Removes and loads sludge into containers using front end loader, backhoe and bobcat.
  • Operates equipment including 26,000 GVW truck, 35,000 GVW truck, boom truck, front end loader, backhoe, bobcat, fork lift and tractors.
  • Assists plant painter with sandblasting projects.
  • Assists plant painter with general plant painting projects.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
  • Completion of tenth grade
--AND--
  • Two (2) years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance and repair work
--OR--
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required License
  • Commercial driver's license (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire

Other Information
We Offer:
  • 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

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 or or by phone at (616) 456-4668.
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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.
01
Have you completed tenth grade or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you posses two (2) years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance and repair work?
  • Yes
  • No

03
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describle your experience. If you answered "No", please write "N/A"
04
Do you possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire?
  • I possess a commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • I possess the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire
  • Neither/Not Applicable

05
If you possess a commercial driver's license, please specify the level of CDL and any endorsements you possess. If you do not possess a commercial drvier's license, please write "N/A".
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