General Environmental Technician 2 (General Services Department)

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit's General Services Department seeks a General Environmental Technician II to lead a small crew in grounds maintenance, landscape, and horticultural tasks across parks and municipal facilities in Detroit. Responsibilities include site preparation, planting, lawn care, snow removal, and maintenance of equipment and facilities, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of grounds maintenance experience; valid Michigan

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, landscape and/or greenhouse work.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew of workers engaged in clearing, cleaning, grading, and leveling land; prepare records of the activities.
• Excavate for and repair water and sewage lines; clean catch basins, wading pools, and canals.
• Seed, sod, and water grass areas; plant, remove and mulch trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
• Assist staff in planting bulbs, annuals and perennials.
• Sweep, shovel snow, clean and remove trash; load and unload shipments and perform other manual labor and lifting.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies; clean and sweep public grounds, building, and exhibits.
• Repair concrete and asphalt hard surface areas.
• Erect and repair fences, backstops, and guard rails.
• Prepare, paint, and make minor repairs to park and playground equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Michigan Operator License

Job description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN II

Under general supervision, serve as a leader of a small crew of workers performing routine tasks involved in a variety of city services. These tasks range from engaging in work ground maintenance activities, landscape, and/or floriculturist activities conducted at park facilities (including parks, special facilities, green houses and gardens), recreation areas, public buildings, parkways, berm areas and other municipal properties.

• Lead a small crew of workers engaged in clearing, cleaning, grading, and leveling land; upon completion of prepare records of the activities.
• Excavate for and repair water and sewage lines; clean catch basins, wading pools, and canals.
• Seed, sod, and water grass areas; plant, remove and mulch trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
• Assist staff in planting bulbs, annuals, perennials and other seasonal crops.
• Sweep, shovel snow, clean and remove trash; load and unload shipments and perform other manual labor and lifting.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies; clean and sweep public grounds, building, and exhibits.
• Repair concrete and asphalt hard surface areas.
• Erect and repair fences, backstops, and guard rails.
• Prepare, paint, and make minor repairs to park and playground equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E. D.
• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, landscape and/or greenhouse work.

Licensing and Certifications

• Valid State of Michigan Operator License; employees in the class will be required, when necessary, to operate a motor vehicle.
• Employees are required to wear appropriate safety attire in accordance with departmental and OSHA safety regulations.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 09/20/2025

Physical Demands

• The employee generally engages in light to strenuous physical activity which may include operating machinery, motor vehicles, and using tools for an extended period of time.
• The employee is expected to move about and ascend/descend (e.g. stairs, ladders etc.) to accomplish tasks.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to conditions which may include fumes, extreme heat and cold, wetness, loud noise, dust, inclement weather and hazardous chemicals.
• Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.