Seasonal Maintenance Worker- DPW

Southfield, City of (MI); Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established city entity is seeking dedicated maintenance workers to join their team across various divisions. This role involves outdoor maintenance of city streets, water meter installation and repair, forestry maintenance, and assisting in vehicle upkeep. Candidates should be high school graduates and possess a valid driver's license. This position offers a consistent 40-hour work week starting in April, with opportunities for overtime. Ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors and are committed to community service, this role provides a chance to contribute to the upkeep and beautification of the city.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic counts and sign repairs.
• Perform maintenance on City streets and landscaping.
• Operate City vehicles and power equipment.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Vehicle operation

Maintenance skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Power equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Highway Division

Outside maintenance of designated City streets including cold patching, mowing, weed whipping, and site clean up and restoration. Will operate City vehicles and other power equipment; hand tools. Work schedule 40 hours per week beginning in April.

Water Division

Install and repair meters, site clean up and restoration, fill in sewer jet crew. Will operate City vehicles and other power equipment; hand tools. Must wear steel toed shoes. Work schedule 40 hours per week beginning in April.

Forestry Division

Outside forestry maintenance and landscaping including brush chipping. Will operate City vehicles and other power equipment; hand tools. Work schedule 40 hours per week beginning in April.

Motor Pool

Will assist with inventory, parts pick up and exterior vehicle maintenance. Will operate vehicles and other power equipment; hand tools. Work schedule 40 hours per week beginning in April.

Traffic/Sign Shop

Will assist with traffic counts, repair and assist in making signs. Will operate vehicles and other power equipment; hand tools. Work schedule 40 hours per week beginning in April.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with traffic counts, repair and assist in making signs.
• Assist with inventory, parts pick up and exterior vehicle maintenance.
• Outside forestry maintenance and landscaping including brush chipping.
• Outside maintenance of designated City streets including cold patching, mowing, weed whipping, and site clean up and restoration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to work effectively with others.
• Must be available for overtime as needed.
• Must wear steel toed shoes.
• Previous experience helpful.