Public Works Grounds & Streets Technician (Part-Time)

City of Lincoln Park; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lincoln Park is seeking a part-time Public Works Assistant to support motor pool, water/sewer, parks and forestry, and street maintenance. The role involves operating power tools and large equipment, mowing, tree work, landscaping, and record-keeping as part of a crew under supervision.

Applicants must be a High School graduate or GED, 18+, and legally employable in the United States with a Michigan driver’s license and the ability to pass required tests and screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• Legally employable in the United States • 18 years of age or older
• Valid State of Michigan Drivers License • Ability to pass written examination, physical agility and skills test, physical with drug screen and fingerprint/criminal history/driving record check

Responsibilities

• Operation of a variety of power tools, including mowers, blowers, chainsaws, chippers, trimmers, etc.
• Operation of large and commercial equipment, including dump trucks, graders, backhoes, loaders, etc
• Performs ice and snow control activities
• Keeps streets, walkways, sidewalks, etc clear of debris, including the emptying of trash/recycling cans/bins
• Performs tree pruning and tree removal, including operating chipper
• Lawn and landscape maintenance including cutting and edging grass, laying sod, raking leaves, planting, weeding, watering and care for trees, shrubs and flowers
• Maintains parks and playground facilities • Performs a variety of construction and repair tasks as part of work crew.
• Participates in the clean up of work projects, filling ditches and removing any extra dirt and materials
• Repair and maintain streets and sidewalks, including concrete and asphalt removal and replacement, street signs and markings
• Maintains accurate work records, time sheets and other forms of data

Job description

City of Lincoln Park is seeking a part-time Public Works Assistant to support motor pool, water/sewer, parks and forestry, and street maintenance. The role involves operating power tools and large equipment, mowing, tree work, landscaping, and record-keeping as part of a crew under supervision.

Applicants must be a High School graduate or GED, 18+, and legally employable in the United States with a Michigan driver’s license and the ability to pass required tests and screenings.