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City of Detroit General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper) in Detroit, Michigan
General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper)
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General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper)
Salary
$34,816.00 - $39,102.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime)
Job Number
20243619122GSDDB
Department
General Services
Opening Date
04/24/2024
Bargaining Unit
1140-AFSCME Non-Supervisory Local 542 General Serv
Description
Benefits
Description
General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper)
THIS IS A SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
Examples of Duties
General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper)
Assist in the preparation of growing media and propagation of various landscape and tropical plants.
Pot and repot plants, water and cultivate plants and assist with the growing of plants.
Assist in the maintenance of landscaped areas such as weeding, watering, deadheading, cutting back, mulching and pruning.
Prepare beds for planting such as rototilling, trenching, edging, adding soil, weeding and clean up.
Properly use basic equipment and tools in landscaping/gardening.
Assist floriculture staff in planting bulbs, annuals, perennials and other seasonal crops.
Assist in the creation and set up of season decorations.
Sweep, shovel snow, clean and remove trash, load and unload shipments and perform other manual labor and lifting.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or G.E. D.
• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, landscape and/or greenhouse work.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License; employees in the class will be required, when necessary, to operate a motor vehicle.
Supplemental Information
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
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
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.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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