Tree Artisan
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Tree Artisan
Salary
$35,668.00 - $39,241.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20241521021
Department
General Services
Opening Date
07/08/2024
Bargaining Unit
1490-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Recreation Ge
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under general supervision, performs work involved in the pruning, removing, cultivating and general care of trees and shrubs in streets, municipal parks and parkways, and in general landscape work.
Examples of Duties
Prunes and removes trees using roping and rigging techniques.
Operates and performs routine maintenance of chainsaws.
Plants and transplants young trees and moves larger trees.
Prunes trees by cutting off dead branches and limbs to give proper shape and growth.
Removes fallen trees and branches in response to storm call emergencies.
Operates trucks or other automotive equipment used in forestry or landscape work, as required.
Performs duties in accordance with Departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
High school Diploma or G.E.D. (General Education Degree)
One (1) year of experience in tree and shrub removal and pruning, including roping and rigging, aerial lift operation, chipper and stump grinder operation.
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 points
LRD: 05/04/2023
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
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.
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How many years of experience do you have in caring for and cultivating trees and shrubs including pruning and planting.
Agency
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
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