Departmental Specialist 13 (Environmental Systems Specialist) - Bureau of Development
State of Michigan
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General Environmental Technician 1 – DPW – DL ( & TO ESTABLISH A IST)
City of Detroit
Dept of Public Works
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$32,620 - $37,011
per year
Type
Closes
February 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves hands-on maintenance tasks like groundskeeping, cleaning municipal buildings, and basic repairs for the City of Detroit's Department of Public Works.
Workers handle outdoor labor such as mowing grass, removing debris, and using tools for landscaping, as well as indoor cleaning duties like mopping floors and operating cleaning equipment.
It's ideal for someone physically fit, reliable, and eager to start in public service without needing advanced skills.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous labor
- Basic knowledge of hand tools for landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Skills in janitorial practices, including cleaning buildings and equipment
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Valid Michigan Driver's License (preferred)
- Willingness to work in varied environments with potential exposure to weather and hazards
Full Job Description
General Environmental Technician 1 – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – DL ( & TO ESTABLISH A IST)
STARTING SALARY $32,620 ($15.68/HR)
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
Qualifications (preferred):
- Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Additional Information
Licensing and Certifications
- Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
- Employees are required to wear appropriate safety attire in accordance with departmental and OSHA safety regulations.
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.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a work group/team.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Physical Demands
The employee generally engages in light to strenuous physical activity which may include operating machinery, motor vehicles, and using tools for an extended period of time.
The employee is expected to move about and ascend/descend (e.g. stairs, ladders etc.) to accomplish tasks. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to conditions which may include fumes, extreme heat and cold, wetness, loud noise, dust, inclement weather and hazardous chemicals.
Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
- Interview: P/F
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 02/03/2026
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