Blight Abatement Worker II - Code Enforcement

Job Title

Blight Abatement Worker

Job Description

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Representative Job Duties

Provide on-site directions to blight removal team members (Seasonal/temporary staff).

Assist code enforcement officers in evaluation/inspection of properties for violation abatement.

Prepare reports and maintain detailed records including photographic records; Provide daily billing reports.

Abate violations at properties which may include any combination of the following: using powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, hedge or brush trimmers, chainsaw and similar machinery; Use of hand shovels, rakes, brooms and similar equipment.: Drive city owned vehicles.

Dispose of trash and waste materials from properties generated from trash hauler refusals and Court ordered removal.

Trim trees or other vegetation; shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt as required.

Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment; reports malfunctions to supervisor; Ensure that supplies are stocked.

Available to respond to emergency situations during non-working hours.

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

Requires High School diploma or equivalent.

Must have a Valid Driver's license

Two years of full-time experience as a Blight Abatement Worker I or equivalent (4 years full-time related experience)

Must have ability to effectively communicate both oral and written.

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and display a positive public-service attitude.

Must be able to work independently and make quick decisions when needed.

Requires moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; Requires sufficient physical skills to successfully accomplish essential functions in stated environment, with or without accommodation.

Ability to perform year-round outdoor manual labor under all weather conditions.

Overtime (special projects, emergencies, holidays, nights and/or weekends) as needed.

Produce legible reports, learn procedures, perform simple mathematical computations and follow complex directions.

Supplemental Information

The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, driving record and criminal history check and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience, training, and/or certification, as determined by the City of Southfield. To be eligible to participate in the selection process, non-career employees must be currently employed with the City of Southfield and have worked a minimum of 1040 hours in the three (3) years prior to application. 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.

Employee Benefits Summary

We offer a complete benefits package to career 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!

Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees - Defined Benefit SERS1.5% Multiplier for all years of service3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement10 Years Vesting5% Employee Contribution - Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare3% 401 a City Contribution3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)5 Year Vesting Schedule

Retirement Health Savings - Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month. - 5 years of years of service: 50% vested6 years of service: 75% vested7 years of service: 100% vestedParticipation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance MetLife - The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule: - AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636:$50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)Community Blue PPO 10Community Blue PPO 12Community Blue PPO 15HAP HMO - Dental - Blue Cross Blue ShieldVision - Blue Cross Blue ShieldHealth insurance 1stday of the next month of hire date.Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.COBRA coverage through TASC in the event of separation you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings AccountSupplemental - MissionSquare 457borT. Rowe Price 457bRetirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax. - Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.

Supplemental - Tuition Reimbursement75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books. - Residency BonusAnnual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.Fire and Police Excluded

Supplemental - MetLifeVoluntary Term Life and ADDAdditional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee. - AFLACShort term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton View email address on click.appcast.io.

Supplemental - EAP UllianceEmployee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services. - FMLAFamily Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.

Supplemental - FSA & Dependent CareFlexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses. - Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.Renew Annually, it's not automatic.