Department of Public Services - General Laborer

The City of Hillsdale is seeking a motivated team player to join our Public Services department.

General Description of Duties:

Perform maintenance tasks involving, but not limited to, city streets, storm water, traffic, parks, cemeteries, forestry, building & grounds, motor vehicle pool, and right of ways. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

These include but are not limited to the following;

• Performs maintenance and repair operations at various City owned facilities
• Maintains and repairs streets
• Paints traffic lines
• Installs and maintains traffic signs and other traffic control devices
• Repairs and maintains catch basins and storm water lines
• Picks up brush and other debris along roadsides, parks, cemeteries, and other city locations
• Rakes leaves and performs other grounds maintenance tasks
• Performs snow and ice control operations on streets, sidewalks, and other city locations
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant material
• Digs graves at City owned/maintained cemeteries
• Install and repair sidewalks, curbs, and foundations
• Operate various vehicles and equipment required to perform job assignments
• Keeping written records on daily activities
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in different environments

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  
• CDL required, or must obtain within time frame.
• Have a valid Class B CDL with an Air Brake Endorsement. 
• Applicant must have a good attendance record, demonstrate the ability and desire to learn the necessary skills within the job classification, have no physical impairment that would affect the performance of the job, and be available to work overtime and different shifts. 
• Capabilities shall include, but not be limited to, operating various types of equipment, being able to follow instructions, and being willing and able to make decisions regarding job assignment details.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Group Medical Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Employer match defined contribution
• Short and long term disability

The City of Hillsdale does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Contact Human Resources with any questions at (517) 437-6443, or email resume to lsergent@cityofhillsdale.org.