General Environmental Technician 3 GSD

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Environmental Technician to join their team. In this engaging role, you will be responsible for the propagation, cultivation, and care of native and tropical plants in diverse environments, including greenhouses and outdoor spaces. Your hands-on expertise will contribute to maintaining beautiful landscapes while supervising a dedicated team. If you have a passion for horticulture and a desire to work outdoors, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the community's green spaces. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and dedication to environmental care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required with 2 years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Supervisory experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks like planting, cultivating, and caring for plants in various settings.
• Supervise and instruct a small team in grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Planting and propagation

Observation of plant health

Mechanical aptitude

Effective public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two years of college coursework in horticulture

Tools

Pesticide application tools

Small tools for cultivating

Job description

General Environmental Technician 3
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the propagation, cultivation, care, and exhibition of native and tropical plants in greenhouses, buildings, and park areas.

1. Performs the individual tasks involved in assignments such as planting seeds, making cuttings and grafts, layering and setting out plants, bulbs and tubers.
2. Pots and repots plants.
3. Cultivates, fertilizes, and waters plants.
4. Prunes shrubs and vines and collects seeds.
5. Regulates the temperature of greenhouses and conservatories.
6. Lays-out and plants, cultivates, mulches and edges flower beds throughout the season.
7. Carries out plans for arranging flowers for show.
8. Supervises the work of a small group of helpers who prepares soil, waters, fertilizes, and cultivates plants, prunes or cuts back, sets out and/or stores bulbs and tubers; pots plants, and cuts back perennials for the winter, as required.
9. Assigns tasks and instructs workers.
10. Inspects work in process and upon completion.
11. Repairs small tools and equipment used in cultivating flowers and plants.
12. Applies pesticides to land or plant life.

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work and landscape and/or greenhouse work.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Preferred

• Preferably completion of two years of college coursework in horticulture, floriculture or related field.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this class will be required, when necessary, to operate a Motor Vehicle. A valid State of Michigan Operator License is required. Employees in this class will be required to obtain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification with the categories: Core, 3B (ornamental), and 7E (interiorscape) and 6 (right of way) within six months of entry into this classification.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Propagation and cultivation of native and tropical plants.
• Greenhouse methods used in the protection of plants from diseases, insects, and pests.

SKILL IN:

• Planting and propagation; seed germination, plant division, plant cuttings such as leaf, stem and tip cuttings.
• Observation to determine growth and detect insects, disease, watering issues, and other relating issues pertaining to plant growth and health.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a personal computer.
• Display mechanical aptitude.
• Display initiative, industriousness and dependability.
• Interact effectively with the public and others with tact and diplomacy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Work is performed in greenhouses, conservatories and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal weather conditions and to pesticides. Work involves frequent lifting, bending and resting on knees.

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: 10/11/2023