Public Service Crew Member

Jeffersontownship; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Jefferson Township is seeking a full-time Service Crew I to maintain roads, parks, cemeteries, stormwater infrastructure, and facilities. You will gain hands-on experience with equipment like zero-turn mowers and small dump trucks.

The role offers a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule, occasional nights/weekends, and a starting pay of $24.39 per hour with a 3% raise on January 1, 2027, plus competitive benefits including OPERS and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Ohio Class D driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of road/grounds maintenance materials and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties and switch tasks quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff, officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provides snow and ice removal using vehicles that do not require a CDL.
• Performs groundskeeping duties: mowing, trimming, weeding, planting.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs park facilities including playgrounds, shelters, restrooms.
• Assists with road maintenance: traffic control, pothole repair, berm maintenance, sign installation, tree trimming.
• Conducts stormwater maintenance: reclaiming ditches, repair of tiles and catch basins.
• Assists with cemetery plots for burials and cremations, and headstone foundations.
• Operates and maintains equipment: dump trucks, snow plows, zero-turn mowers, weed eaters.

Skills

Driver's license

Diploma or GED

Maintenance knowledge

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jefferson Township is a local government located in northeast Franklin County, serving an area of approximately 15.34 square miles with 15,000 residents and 50+ businesses in a growing suburban environment. Residents value the Township’s rural character, quiet atmosphere, and preserved open space, alongside convenient access to major regional amenities.

The majority of the Township is unincorporated, meaning Jefferson Township serves as the primary provider for local government services in those areas. The Township’s Service Department maintains more than 57 miles of roadways and associated infrastructure, including signage, rights-of-way, berms, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage systems. The Department also maintains four Township parks, public grounds, and five cemeteries, including the operation of two active cemeteries.

Jefferson Township maintains a small-team environment where employees take pride in providing high-quality public service and collaborating across a wide variety of projects.

We are currently seeking a full-time Service Crew I employee to help maintain Township roads, parks, cemeteries, stormwater infrastructure, and facilities. This position provides hands‑on experience with a variety of equipment, including zero‑turn mowers, small dump trucks, trailers, and other light equipment and tools. Employees will develop practical skills in grounds maintenance, roadway and stormwater maintenance, cemetery operations, and other public works services while building experience in local government.

Starting Pay: $24.39 per hour ($50,731,20 annually)

A 3% increase will take effect January 1, 2027.

Benefits: Competitive benefits offered including participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% employer contribution; medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave; tuition reimbursement; and longevity bonus after 5 years of service.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides snow and ice removal using vehicles that do not require a CDL.


• Performs groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and planting.


• Maintains, cleans, and repairs park facilities, including playgrounds, shelter houses and restrooms.


• Assists with road maintenance, including traffic control, pothole repair, berm maintenance, street sign installation, and tree trimming.


• Conducts stormwater maintenance, including reclaiming ditches, and repairing and replacing storm tiles and catch basins.


• Assists with open and closing grave plots for cemetery burials and cremations and pouring of headstone foundations.


• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment used in roadway, grounds, cemetery, and stormwater maintenance, including dump trucks, snow plows, zero‑turn mowers, weed eaters, and related equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Valid State of Ohio Class D (regular) driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the Township’s property and liability coverage


• High School Diploma or GED


• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the materials, methods, and safety precautions used in road and grounds maintenance.


• Ability to perform a wide range of duties, often switching between tasks of varying nature and adjusting priorities quickly as needed.


• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with Township staff, elected and appointed officials, and the general public.

Preferred

• Experience operating equipment including small dump trucks, snow plows, and zero turn mowers, and in pulling / backing trailers

This position involves year-round outdoor work in varying weather conditions and requires the operation of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Work Schedule

The primary work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Irregular hours will also be required, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Overtime, call‑in, and on‑call opportunities are available for snow and ice operations, emergency response, and seasonal work.

Application Period:

August 28, 2026 until filled

Jefferson Township is a tobacco‑free, drug‑free, and substance‑free workplace. Recommended candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen prior to appointment. Tobacco use and smoking/vaping are not permitted on Township property or in Township vehicles.

The Board of Trustees is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation.