NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I GSD SUMMER SEASONAL (TO ESTABLISH A LIST)
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33K/yr - $37K/yrCity of Detroit is hiring for the General Environmental Technician I position in the General Services Department. The role involves performing routine physical tasks related to grounds maintenance and janitorial work in municipal buildings and facilities.
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Responsibilities
Perform any of a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, such as hand tools, including, but not limited to, grass mowing equipment and other yard tools. (must wear steel toe boots*)
Perform routine labor/maintenance work in an outdoor setting such as removing debris, shrubbery, overgrowth and miscellaneous items from walkways, alleys, corridors and other areas
Clean assigned areas and equipment
Assist with erecting, repairing, and constructing fences, including but not limited to, wooden and metal
Utilize common hand tools, including, but not limited to, wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and other tools used to perform routine groundwork/landscape
Clean walls, windows, restrooms, water coolers and other water dispensing units, swimming pools, kitchen equipment, interior and exterior surfaces of vehicles
Sweep dusts, waxes, mops, and polishes floors, stairs, woodwork, elevators and furniture
Operate shredding equipment, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, polishers, buffers or other industrial cleaning equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
Basic knowledge of commonly used hand tools
Basic knowledge of tools and materials commonly associated with landscaping/ground maintenance work
Basic knowledge of common janitorial practices and equipment
Skill in utilizing common gardening hand tools and equipment
Skill in cleaning offices, buildings, and grounds
Ability to understand and follow oral/written directions
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
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
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; 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.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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