Blight Remediation Technician - GSD (Administrative Special Services Staff I)

Blight Remediation Technician - GSD (Administrative Special Services Staff I)

Salary

$31,200.00 - $49,982.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Temporary Special Service Staff

Job Number

20261929101GSDdb

Department

General Services

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

BLIGHT REMEDIATION TECHNICIAN

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICES STAFF (TASS)

The Blight Remediation Technician is responsible for improving neighborhood safety and appearance by removing blight, maintaining public spaces, and supporting environmental cleanup efforts throughout the city. This position operates a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles while following all safety regulations and departmental procedures.

Examples of Duties

• Remove blight, debris, illegal dumping, brush, construction materials, and solid waste from public roadways, alleys, vacant lots, and city-owned properties.
• Perform graffiti removal and paint buildings, walls, signs, viaducts, and other public infrastructure to restore community appearance.
• Remove nuisance signage from utility poles, mailboxes, and other unauthorized locations.
• Receive, organize, label, count, load, unload, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools including rakes, trimmers, chainsaws, hand saws, paint sprayers, generators, and similar equipment.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles including skid steers, aerial lift trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, and other specialized equipment.
• Load, transport, and dispose of debris at designated disposal facilities.
• Maintain equipment and work areas while ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to complete cleanup projects efficiently and safely.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license preferred or a Valid chauffeur's license required to operate light-duty dump trucks.
• CDL-A or CDL-B required for transporting heavy equipment, operating large dump trucks, and hauling trailers.

Equivalency

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

Supplemental Information

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS) position.

This Appointment Term is based on availability of grant funds.

The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding.

Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.

Physical Requirements

• Perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Frequently stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Operate machinery, motor vehicles, and power tools for extended periods.
• Work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, and other environmental hazards.

Work Environment

• Outdoor field work with occasional indoor responsibilities.
• Exposure to changing weather conditions, heavy equipment, construction environments, and hazardous materials.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all departmental safety policies and procedures.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION - Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
• PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION - Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02

Do you currently possess one of the following valid driver's licenses?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Chauffeurs License
• Standard Michigan Drivers License
• None of the above

03

Describe your work experience working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting.

04

Which of the following equipment have you operated in a professional setting? (Select all that apply.)

• Dump Truck
• Skid Steer
• Backhoe
• Aerial Lift
• Chainsaw/Power Tools
• None of the above

05

Please describe any experience you have performing one or more of the following: • Blight removal • Landscaping or grounds maintenance • Construction labor • Public works • Debris or waste removal • Graffiti removal • Heavy equipment operation

06

Please be advised that this position is classified as an Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS) appointment and is fully supported through grant funding. As such, the duration of employment is directly tied to the availability and continuation of those grant funds. This role is considered temporary in nature, and ongoing employment is contingent upon the renewal or extension of the funding source. There is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the current grant period, and any extension of the position will depend solely on the availability of future funding.

Required Question

Employer 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