Winter Maintenance And Repair Workers

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Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Responsible for snow removal utilizing shovels, rakes, snow blowers, and related equipment. Must be available on a flexible, on-call basis around the clock, responding to weather conditions as needed. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment using hand tools. Carries out cold-weather agricultural and horticultural tasks including cleanup, pruning, trimming, and planting that could not be completed during warmer months. May, from time to time, drive a company vehicle.

Maintenance and Repair of Non-Mechanical Equipment:
• Inspect snow removal tools and hand-held equipment (e.g., shovels, rakes, ice chippers) for cracks, loose fasteners, or worn handles.
• Repair or replace damaged or broken tool handles by removing old handles and installing new wooden or fiberglass handles using hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Tighten or replace bolts, nuts, or screws on equipment like snow blowers’ external parts (e.g., handles, housings—not internal engine or drive systems) using hand tools.
• Sharpen or file edges of shovels and ice scrapers by hand to maintain efficiency.
• Lubricate moving parts on small, non-motorized equipment such as spreader wheels or adjustable handles with hand-held grease guns or oil cans.
• Check and patch holes or tears in wheelbarrow or cart tubs using small patches, adhesives, or replacement hardware.
Tools Used:
• Common hand tools such as: o Hammers o Screwdrivers o Adjustable wrenches o Pliers o Hand files o Hand saws (for cutting replacement handles or boards)
• Lubrication tools like handheld grease guns and oil cans.
Materials Used:
• Replacement hardware (nuts, bolts, screws).
• Replacement handles and grips (wood, fiberglass).
• Lubricants (oil or grease).
• Adhesives or patch kits for non-structural repairs.
Types of Equipment Maintained:
• Manual snow removal tools: shovels, scrapers, rakes.
• Hand-pushed equipment: salt or sand spreaders.
• Small garden tools used during winter horticultural tasks: hand pruners, loppers, hand saws.
• Non-powered carts or wheelbarrows used for moving snow, mulch, or debris.
Scope of Work:
• Maintenance and repairs are limited strictly to non-mechanical, hand-operated tools and the external, user-serviceable parts of simple, walk-behind snow blowers (e.g., handle adjustments or tightening hardware), without any repair, servicing, or adjustment of internal combustion engines, transmissions, or complex mechanical assemblies.
• These tasks ensure equipment remains functional and safe for winter maintenance and cold-weather horticultural work in residential and commercial landscaping/property maintenance.
Industry Context:
• Work is performed in the landscaping, property maintenance, and groundskeeping fields on residential and commercial sites requiring seasonal winter services. The work will be performed at the job site/customer's location and Sharpe's business locations.

Requirements

Must tolerate extreme temperatures and loud noises, lift heavy equipment, exhibit stamina, and operate equipment sober. Capable of extensive pushing, pulling, hauling, and stooping.

35 hours per week, dependent on weather and need, normally Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., subject to change. The schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break. Saturday work may be required. Employment runs from October 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Under Michigans Earned Sick Time Act 338, the employer provides earned sick time, with the amount varying by business size.

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