Job Description

Salary

$39,102.00 - $47,884.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20252619124GSDKTDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

12/10/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1080-AFSCME Forestry & Landscape Foremen Local 12

Description

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

Examples of Duties

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o Supervise and schedules the work of a moderately sized group of employees engaged in skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities and/or janitorial activities. o 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. Remove snow and apply salt to walkways and parking areas. Prepare and maintain daily work assignments and records. Perform duties related to skilled ground maintenance activities, floriculturist activities, and/or janitorial activities. 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

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High School Diploma or G.E. D. Two (2) years experience in the care and maintenance of grounds, lawns, landscape and/or janitorial/cleaning work, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. OR High School Diploma or G.E. D. Four (4) years 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.

Licensing and Certifications

Employees hired in Ground Maintenance are required to have both of the following credentials. The candidate must possess one credential at the time of certification and obtain the other within six (6) months of being hired. Candidates not possessing a State of Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL) must meet the State of Michigan Driving Eligibility Requirement for application for a CDL at the time of certification.

Persons in this classification must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan CDL with a Group B endorsement or higher with air brakes, within six (6) months of being hired into the position. The employee must also possess and carry a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate of certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with the State of Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act-1988. 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. Employees are required to wear appropriate safety attire in accordance with departmental and OSHA safety regulations.

Supplemental Information

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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: 04/24/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical -

Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance -

Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) -

The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES -

Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of

Detroit

. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of

Detroit

.