General Environmental Technician I - DPW SEASONAL (No Driver License required)

General Environmental Technician I - DPW SEASONAL (No Driver License required)

Salary

$44,616.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime)

Job Number

20261619132DPWmm

Department

Dept of Public Works

Division

DPW Street Maintenance

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Bargaining Unit

1202-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 229 DPW Maintenan

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Description

General Environmental Technician I - DPW SEASONAL (No Driver License required)

Under immediate supervision, performs routine tasks involved in a variety of city services. These tasks range from strenuous physical labor of routine grounds/landscape maintenance work and/or construction, maintenance and repair work, and general cleaning and janitorial work in municipal buildings and facilities

Examples of Duties

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.? 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.

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: 08/19/2026

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

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.

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

How many years of experience in construction, maintenance and repair of roadway, concrete curb and sidewalk, safety zones, and/or street sweeping and cleaning?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

03

Preferred Not Required. Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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