General Environmental Technician 3 GSD Floriculturist (Citywide Employees Only)

General Environmental Technician 3 GSD Floriculturist (Citywide Employees Only)

29 Oct 2024
Michigan, Detroit metro, 48201 Detroit metro USA

General Environmental Technician 3 GSD Floriculturist (Citywide Employees Only)

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DescriptionGeneral Environmental Technician 3FloriculturistGENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTUnder general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the propagation, cultivation, care, and exhibition of native and tropical plants in greenhouses, buildings, and park areas. Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum QualificationsRequired

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.

Preferred

Preferably completion of two years of college coursework in horticulture, floriculture or related field.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this class will be required, when necessary, to operate a Motor Vehicle. 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.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Propagation and cultivation of native and tropical plants.

Greenhouse methods used in protection of plants from diseases, insects, and pests.

SKILL IN :

Planting and propagation; seed germination, plant division, plant cuttings such as leaf, stem and tip cuttings.

Observation to determine growth and detect insects, disease, watering issues, and other relating issues pertaining to plant growth and health.

ABILITY TO :

Operate a personal computer.

Display mechanical aptitude.

Display initiative, industriousness and dependability.

Interact effectively with the public and others with tact and diplomacy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Work is performed in greenhouses, conservatories and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal weather conditions and to pesticides. Work involves frequent lifting, bending and resting on knees.

Supplemental InformationEvaluation 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: 10/11/2023EMPLOYMENT BENEFITSThe 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 BENEFITSThe City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,RETIREMENT BENEFITSCity Employees Retirement SystemAs 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.01 Indicate the number of years of professional experience you possess in grounds maintenance work and landscape and/or greenhouse work.

Less than 1 year

1 year but less than 2 years

2 years but less than 4 years

4 years but less than 6

6 or more years

none

02

Please indicate the highest grade completed

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD/J.D.

n/a

03

I have a valid State of Michigan Pesticide Certification with the categories: core 3B (ornamental), 7E (interior cape), 6 (right of way).

Yes I have the certifications.

No I do not have the certifications but I am willing to acquire them.

I am not willing to acquire the certifications.

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