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General Environmental Technician 3 GSD (Floriculturist)
City of Detroit
General Services
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$37,011 - $45,689
per year
Type
Closes
February 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on work with plants, including growing, caring for, and displaying native and tropical species in greenhouses, conservatories, and parks, while also supervising a small team of helpers.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in gardening or landscaping who enjoys outdoor and indoor plant work and has led small groups before.
It's ideal for people who are detail-oriented, physically active, and passionate about horticulture in a city park setting.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and/or greenhouse work
- One year of supervisory experience
- Valid State of Michigan Operator License
- Obtain State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification (Core, 3B, 7E, and 6 categories) within six months
- Knowledge of plant propagation, cultivation, and pest/disease protection methods
- Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions
Full Job Description
General Environmental Technician 3 (Floriculturist)
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Under 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.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications RequiredHigh 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.PreferredPreferably completion of two years of college coursework in horticulture, floriculture or related field.
EquivalencyEquivalent 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. Additional Information Evaluation PlanInterview: P/F
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
LRD: 10/11/2023
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