General Environmental Technician Foreman

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team where you will supervise skilled ground maintenance and janitorial activities. This role involves overseeing a group of workers, ensuring high standards of work, and maintaining safety protocols. You will play a crucial part in enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of outdoor spaces while fostering a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in maintenance or floriculture, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grounds maintenance or janitorial work.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule work for a group engaged in ground maintenance.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets standards and specifications.

Skills

Ground Maintenance

Supervisory Skills

Janitorial Services

Floriculture

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Under general supervision, assists in the supervision of the maintenance of a group of workers engaged in skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities, and/or janitorial activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and schedule the work of a moderately sized group of employees engaged in skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities, and/or janitorial activities.
2. Inspect work performed to ensure conformance to specifications and established standards.
3. Instruct employees in the performance of their duties and in the care of building and grounds activities.
4. Order, store, and issue cleaning/janitorial supplies; perform cleaning/janitorial activities.
5. Pick up debris, mow lawns, seed, sod, fertilize, and water grass areas; plant, remove, spray, and mulch trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
6. Remove snow and apply salt to walkways and parking areas.
7. Prepare and maintain daily work assignments and records.
8. Perform duties related to skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities, and/or janitorial activities.
9. Perform duties in accordance with departmental safety procedures, including the utilization of designated personal protective equipment and ensuring proper safety precautions are taken, in accordance with MIOSHA standards.
10. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds, lawns, landscape, and/or janitorial/cleaning work, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
3. OR
4. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
5. Four (4) years of experience in garden and greenhouse work, including planning and laying out work for a group of workers engaged in the care of native and tropical plants, annuals, perennials, and other outdoor plant material, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Evaluation Plan:

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

Additional Points:

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

LRD: 10/11/2023