General Environmental Technician (II&III) at City of Detroit, MI
City of Detroit, MI · Detroit, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Detroit
About the Department
Position Duties
Supervise and schedule the work of a moderately sized group of employees engaged in skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities and/or janitorial activities.
Inspect work performed to ensure conformance to specifications and established standards.
Instruct employees in the performance of their duties and in the care of building and grounds activities.
Order, store, and issue cleaning/janitorial supplies, perform cleaning/janitorial activities.
Pick up debris, mow lawns, seed, sod, fertilize, and water grass areas; plant, remove, spray, and mulch trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
Perform duties related to skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities, and/or janitorial activities.
Remove snow and apply salt to walkways and parking areas.
Perform duties in accordance with Departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment and ensure proper safety precautions are taken, in accordance with MIOSHA standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E. D.
Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, landscape and/or greenhouse work, or janitorial/cleaning work with use of cleaning equipment.
One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Employees are required to wear appropriate safety attire in accordance with departmental and OSHA safety regulations.
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.
Employees hired in Ground Maintenance and Landscape Design division are required to obtain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification with Categories: 3B (ornamental), 7E (interiorscape) or 6 (right of way) within six (6) months of being hired into the position.
