General Environmental Technician II - DPW

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 range from engaging in work ground maintenance activities, landscape, and/or floriculturist activities conducted at park facilities (including parks, special facilities, green houses and gardens), recreation areas, public buildings, parkways, berm areas and other municipal properties.

• Lead a small crew of workers engaged in clearing, cleaning, grading, and leveling land; upon completion of prepare records of the activities.

• Excavate for and repair water and sewage lines; clean catch basins, wading pools, and canals.

• Seed, sod, and water grass areas; plant, remove and mulch trees, shrubs, and evergreens.

• Assist staff in planting bulbs, annuals, perennials and other seasonal crops.

• Sweep, shovel snow, clean and remove trash; load and unload shipments and perform other manual labor and lifting.

• Load and unload equipment and supplies; clean and sweep public grounds, building, and exhibits.

• Repair concrete and asphalt hard surface areas.

• Erect and repair fences, backstops, and guard rails.

• Prepare, paint, and make minor repairs to park and playground equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E. D.

• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, landscape and/or greenhouse work

This position requires a valid State of Michigan Driver License.

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: 02/10/2023