Salary : $45,685.00 - $68,459.00 Annually
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type: Career Full-Time
Job Number: 202300050
Department: Streets & Highway
Opening Date: 08/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Equal Opportunity Language: This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.
ADA: Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (248) 796-4700 or hrsupport@cityofsouthfield.com if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Description

City of Southfield AFSCME 329 members interested in applying must do so by 12:00PM August 21, 2023.
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Representative Job Duties

• Will operate trucks, tools and equipment to perform the following tasks: Tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, planting, brush chipping, watering, mulching, tree decorating, and snow plowing.
• Climb trees 10'- 60' tall with ANSI approved, saddle, climbing line, associated hardware, PPE and techniques.
• Install special event and holiday banners, holiday decorations, flags, and associated hardware on utility poles.
• Landscape maintenance of lawns, shrubs, flowers, mulched beds, ornamental trees and irrigation.
• Will do tree evaluations and inventory, equipment maintenance, litter pick up, operate hedge shears, weed whips, mowers, blowers, brush disk, club carts, and various landscape hand tools.
• Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
• Hauls various materials and picks up refuse including dirt, debris, trash and dead animals. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• High school graduate or equivalent with (2) years' full time experience in Arboriculture Landscape Maintenance. A strong Horticulture back ground or Landscape knowledge is preferred.
• At the time of application must possess Certified Pesticide Applicator license with 3-A Turf Grass, 3b Ornamentals & 6 Right-of-Way or obtain it or within 6 months of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain this license will be subject to termination.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record and possess a Commercial Driver's License with Class B (with air brakes) endorsement upon hire or within 6 months of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain CDL as stated will be subject to termination.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with the American National Safety Institute (ANSI) standards.
• Ability to safely perform work assignments with the guidance of the Crew Leader
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in removing, trimming and caring for trees; Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of various trucks, power driven equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Ability to perform outdoor manual labor under all weather conditions. Requires moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Mandatory overtime including the ability to answer return to work emergency tree calls requested by Police Dispatch or Forestry Supervisor (holidays, nights and weekends)
• Ability to climb and work effectively at considerable heights and to perform essential functions of this position.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers; positive public-service attitude
• Ability to perform clerical duties including, producing legible reports, learn procedures, and follow complex directions.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!