General Environmental Technician Foreman

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.

• Supervise and schedules 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.

•  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.

• 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.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Completion of two (2) years in a university of recognized standing with courses leading to specialization in horticulture, floriculture, or other related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of commonly used hand tools.

• Basic knowledge of tools and materials commonly associated with landscaping/ground maintenance work.

• Skill in utilizing common gardening hand tools and equipment.

• Ability to supervise, organize, and direct the work of others.

• Ability to display physical strength and dexterity.

• Ability to perform all the duties of the classification.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a work group/team.

• Ability to lead and instruct others.

• Ability to prepare basic reports.

• Ability to operate a personal computer and related common software.

• Ability to drive and operate trucks and other motorized equipment used in grounds maintenance.

• Thorough knowledge of greenhouse methods of propagation, planting and cultivation of landscape of (annual/perennials) and tropical plants.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

• 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.

• 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.

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 point

LRD: 10/11/2023