NEOGOV · 1 month ago
General Environmental Technician Foreman
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39K/yr - $48K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit, seeking a General Environmental Technician Foreman to assist in supervising a group of workers in skilled ground maintenance and janitorial activities. The role involves scheduling work, inspecting performed tasks, and ensuring safety compliance while managing daily assignments and records.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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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Funding
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