General Environmental Technician Foreman (GSD - Floriculturist)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

About The Position

The General Environmental Technician Foreman works under general supervision and assists in supervising a group of workers engaged in skilled grounds maintenance, floriculture, and/or janitorial activities. The role includes assigning and inspecting work, instructing employees, maintaining work records, performing related hands-on duties, and ensuring compliance with departmental safety procedures and MIOSHA standards. Specific duties may vary by position, and incumbents may be assigned other job-related responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Either two years of experience in grounds, lawn, and landscape care and maintenance and/or janitorial or cleaning work, plus one year of supervisory experience; or four years of garden and greenhouse work, including planning and laying out work for a group caring for native and tropical plants, annuals, perennials, and other outdoor plant material, plus one year of supervisory experience.
For employees hired in Ground Maintenance, possess one required credential at the time of certification and obtain the other within six months of hire: a valid State of Michigan CDL with Group B endorsement or higher and air brakes, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate; or a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in Category 3B (ornamental), 7E (interiorscape), or 6 (right of way), as applicable to the stated requirements.
Candidates without a State of Michigan CDL must meet the State of Michigan driving eligibility requirement for CDL application at the time of certification.
Wear appropriate safety attire in accordance with departmental and OSHA safety regulations.
Basic knowledge of commonly used hand tools and of tools and materials associated with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Skill in using common gardening hand tools and equipment.
Ability to supervise, organize, and direct the work of others; lead and instruct others; and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to display physical strength and dexterity and perform the duties of the classification.
Ability to prepare basic reports and operate a personal computer and related common software.
Ability to drive and operate trucks and other motorized grounds-maintenance equipment.
Thorough knowledge of greenhouse methods for propagation, planting, and cultivation of landscape plants, including annuals, perennials, and tropical plants.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be evaluated individually.
Candidates considered for placement may be subject to a criminal background investigation based on position requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and schedule the work of a moderately sized group performing skilled grounds maintenance, floriculture, and/or janitorial activities.
Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications and established standards.
Instruct employees in their duties and in the care of buildings and grounds.
Order, store, and issue cleaning and janitorial supplies, and perform cleaning and janitorial work.
Pick up debris; mow, seed, sod, fertilize, and water grass areas; and 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 grounds maintenance, floriculture, and/or janitorial activities.
Follow departmental safety procedures, use designated personal protective equipment, and ensure appropriate safety precautions are taken in accordance with MIOSHA standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.