Public Works Maintenance Laborer

Theuniversityunion; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(a) retirement plan

Retirement health savings account

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Fitness membership

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Laborer in Walker, MI to keep parks, streets and public spaces safe and welcoming. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hands-on outdoor work, seasonal tasks, and opportunities to support city events and emergency operations.

You will perform a wide range of maintenance duties, operate light equipment, and help ensure safety and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with chauffeur endorsement and satisfactory driving record.
• Experience operating light automotive equipment in varying weather conditions is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City parks, fields, buildings, restrooms, and rights-of-way through mowing, trimming, weed control, irrigation maintenance, repairs and general upkeep.
• Keep parks clean and inviting with trash collection, restroom cleaning, playground upkeep, and routine inspections.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of streets, storm sewers, and drainage systems via manual labor and equipment operation.
• Set up safe work zones, assist traffic control, install guardrails, patch roads, pave, and perform concrete work.
• Remove snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, parking lots using plows, salters, shovels and other equipment.
• Operate pickup trucks, trailers, lawnmowers, chainsaws, hand tools and other light equipment.
• Remove roadway debris and hazards to keep streets safe.
• Assist with setup, teardown and support of City events.
• Support emergency response, winter operations, special projects and mutual aid.

Skills

Work ethic

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Independence

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 4243 Remembrance Road Northwest,Walker, MI, 49534,United States
• Base Pay $22.78 - $29.61 / Hour
• Job Category Public Works Maintenance, Laborer, Maintenance
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

Description

Make a Difference Every Day!

Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and making a visible impact in your community? Are you someone who takes pride in keeping parks beautiful, streets safe, and public spaces welcoming? If so, we'd love to have you join our team as Public Works Maintenance Laborer!

As Public Works Maintenance, you'll help maintain the City's streets, parks, athletic fields, public facilities, and infrastructure while working alongside a dedicated team committed to serving our community. Every season brings new projects, new challenges, and opportunities to make a difference.

What You'll Do

No two days are the same! As Public Works Maintenance, you'll perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair duties, including:

• Maintaining City parks, athletic fields, public buildings, restrooms, easements, and rights-of-way through mowing, trimming, weed control, irrigation maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep.
• Keeping parks clean, safe, and inviting by performing trash collection, restroom cleaning, playground maintenance, and routine inspections.
• Assisting with the maintenance and repair of City streets, storm sewers, and drainage systems through manual labor and equipment operation.
• Setting up safe work zones, assisting with traffic control, installing guardrails, performing road patching, paving, and concrete work.
• Removing snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other public areas using plows, salters, shovels, and other equipment.
• Operating pickup trucks, trailers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and other light equipment.
• Removing roadway debris and other hazards to keep City streets safe.
• Assisting with setup, teardown, and support of City events.
• Supporting emergency response efforts, winter operations, special projects, and mutual aid initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in quality work, and value teamwork and customer service.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience operating light automotive equipment in varying weather conditions is preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with chauffeur endorsement and a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• A commitment to safety and following established procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for daily job functions.

Physical Requirements

An employee in this position is required to regularly work in the field directly participating in heavy manual labor or observing work in progress. While in the field, the employee is required to operate light and heavy equipment and access work sites including confined spaces. Work sites may involve fumes, dust, chemical or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment and other dangers. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to perform heavy manual labor and skilled equipment operation in outside weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to extreme heat and cold.

Summary

Why Join Our Team?

Working for the City means more than maintaining roads and parks—it means helping create a clean, safe, and welcoming community for residents and visitors every day. Whether you're preparing athletic fields, clearing snow after a winter storm, maintaining playgrounds, or supporting community events, your work has a lasting impact.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan, retirement health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and fitness membership.

• Medical
• Dental
• Defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan
• Retirement health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Fitness membership

*Please note that the majority of communication regarding your application will be sent via email. To ensure you receive important updates, please monitor your inbox regularly and check your spam or junk folder throughout the recruitment process.