General Environmental Technician II (GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ONLY!)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader for a small crew in grounds maintenance. This role involves engaging in a variety of essential tasks, including landscaping, cleaning, and repairing municipal properties. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping. Join a committed team where your contributions will enhance community spaces and promote a cleaner, greener environment. If you are passionate about outdoor work and leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew in ground maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Perform manual labor including planting, cleaning, and repairs.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Landscaping

Floriculture

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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 include:

1. Engaging in ground maintenance activities, landscape, and/or floriculturist activities conducted at park facilities (including parks, special facilities, greenhouses, and gardens), recreation areas, public buildings, parkways, berm areas, and other municipal properties.
2. Leading a small crew of workers engaged in clearing, cleaning, grading, and leveling land; preparing records of the activities upon completion.
3. Excavating for and repairing water and sewage lines; cleaning catch basins, wading pools, and canals.
4. Seeding, sodding, and watering grass areas; planting, removing, and mulching trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
5. Assisting staff in planting bulbs, annuals, perennials, and other seasonal crops.
6. Sweeping, shoveling snow, cleaning, and removing trash; loading and unloading shipments and performing other manual labor and lifting.
7. Loading and unloading equipment and supplies; cleaning and sweeping public grounds, buildings, and exhibits.
8. Repairing concrete and asphalt hard surface areas.
9. Erecting and repairing fences, backstops, and guard rails.
10. Preparing, painting, and making minor repairs to park and playground equipment.
11. Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Evaluation Plan:

• Interview: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: P/F (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: 04/12/2024