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City of Gilroy · 2 months ago

Code Assistant I Blight Abatement (Non-Career)

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

City of Gilroy is seeking a Code Assistant I for Blight Abatement, responsible for various blight abatement activities and assisting code enforcement officers. The role involves maintaining records, reporting, and ensuring compliance with city standards while working independently in variable weather conditions.

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Responsibilities

All blight abatement activities including debris removal from vacant lots, grass cutting, leaf raking, etc

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

Prepare reports and maintain detailed records including photographic records

Provide daily work reports to Code Enforcement Billing Assistant

Drive city owned vehicles to and from work sites

Dispose of trash and waste materials from properties generated from trash hauler refusals

Trim trees or other vegetation

Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt as required to maintain a safe walking surface

Ensure that supplies are properly stocked and available to respond to emergency situations during non-working hours

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lawn/Landscape MaintenanceReport PreparationEffective CommunicationPublic Contact SkillsIndependent Work

Required

Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield's Driving Standards

Experience in lawn/landscape maintenance

Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of field data reports

Must be able to work independently without close supervision

Must have ability to effectively communicate both oral and written

Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and co-workers; public contact experience and skills necessary to encourage cooperation and compliance

Requires sufficient physical ability to successfully accomplish essential functions in stated environment, with or without accommodation

Involves year-round exposure to variable weather conditions and exposure to hazards associated with field inspections of construction projects, irregular terrain, and vacant property

Applicants will be subject to a criminal history and driving check