Job Description

Salary

$37,011.00 - $45,689.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20251619123GSDCRKTDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1140-AFSCME Non-Supervisory Local 542 General Serv

Description

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General Environmental Technician 3 GSD
General Environmental Technician 2 GSD
(ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE GET 2 & 3 POSITION)
Under general supervision, supervises 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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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

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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.

Licensing and Certifications

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.

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

.