NEOGOV · 4 months ago
General Environmental Technician 3 GSD (Floriculturist)
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37K/yr - $46K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company within the City of Detroit, and they are seeking a General Environmental Technician 3 (Floriculturist) to perform various tasks related to the care and cultivation of plants in greenhouses and park areas. The role involves supervising a small team and ensuring the health and exhibition of native and tropical plants.
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Responsibilities
Performs the individual tasks involved in assignments such as planting seeds, making cuttings and grafts, layering and setting out plants, bulbs and tubers
Pots and repots plants
Cultivates, fertilizes, and waters plants
Prunes shrubs and vines and collects seeds
Regulates the temperature of greenhouses and conservatories
Lays-out and plants, cultivates, mulches and edges flower beds throughout the season
Carries out plans for arranging flowers for show
Supervises the work of a small group of helpers who prepares soil, water, fertilizes and cultivates plants, prunes or cuts back, sets out and/or stores bulbs and tubers; pots plants, and cuts back perennials for the winter, as required
Assigns tasks and instructs workers
Inspects work in process and upon completion
Repairs small tools and equipment used in cultivating flowers and plants
Applies pesticides to land or plant life
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work and landscape and/or greenhouse work
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Valid State of Michigan Operator License is required
Employees in this class will be required to obtain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification with the categories: Core, 3B (ornamental), and 7E (interiors cape) and 6 (right of way) within six months of entry into this classification
Preferred
Preferably completion of two years of college coursework in horticulture, floriculture or related field
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
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.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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