Blight Abatement & Forestry Caretaker

Posting number: 26-00047B

Department: Office of the Mayor

Job classification: Blight Abatement & Forestry Caretaker I

Posting type: External_Open

Categories: Miscellaneous

SummaryPerforms a variety of manual laboring duties in the City of Flint’s Blight Elimination Division. Performs related work as required. Examples of duties

1. Responds to and performs tasks to resolve blight concerns.
2. Boards and secure vacant homes. 
3. Mows vacant and overgrown lots. 
4. Removes dumping and debris from sites in Flint neighborhoods. 
5. Assists in planning, organizing, and executing neighborhood cleanup efforts as required. 
6. Communicates with City partners, residents, and City staff in efforts to eliminate blight in Flint. 
7. Records daily activities of Blight Elimination Coordinator in performing the above tasks. 
8. Streetlight and sign clearing.
9. Tree stump removal and tree trimming
10. Storm damage restoration and removal.

Qualifications

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Ability to read and write. 
2. Ability to follow simple oral instructions. 
3. Ability to perform strenuous manual labor. 
4. Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to perform work which is generally outdoors. 
5. Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job. 
6. Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to oneself, other persons, and equipment. 
7. Ability to work with volunteers and neighborhood groups on a regular basis.

Supplemental information1600
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.
 
 Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.