Streets Maintenance Tech

• Location 5068 Breton Road Southeast,Kentwood, MI, 49512,United States
• Base Pay $23.07 - $29.48 / Hour
• Job Category Public Works
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking a Streets Maintenance Technician I to support our Public Works Department. In this role, you’ll help maintain and improve the City’s streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure to keep Kentwood safe, clean, and accessible for residents and visitors.

You’ll perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties, from asphalt and concrete work to snow removal, sign installation, and operating maintenance equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in keeping the community in good condition, and works well as part of a team.

• Maintain and repair streets, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other paved surface.
• Perform asphalt repairs, pavement marking, concrete work, and drainage maintenance
• Assist with snow removal and winter maintenance operations
• Install and repair road signs, guardrails, fences, and other street safety features
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, trucks, and construction equipment
• Clear debris and maintain clean, safe work areas
• Assist with drainage structures, underground piping, and other infrastructure projects
• Support grounds maintenance, forestry, cemetery operations, and other Public Works activities as needed
• Follow safety procedures and help secure work areas from traffic hazards
• Respond professionally to questions and concerns from the public and maintain basic records of work performed

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of maintenance experience, including experience operating construction vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Michigan CDL Class A with Tanker (“N”) endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Hourly pay range: $23.07 - $29.48 , depending on qualifications and experience

The City of Kentwood offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• 11 paid holidays, three personal days, and 12 sick days
• Up to four weeks of vacation annually
• Fully paid parental leave (4-6 weeks depending on eligibility)
• Medical insurance with 2% employee premium share
• No-cost dental insurance and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions of $850-1,700 annually
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid training and professional development
• Discounts on city recreation programs
• City-provided uniforms (including laundering)

The Department of Public Works keeps the City of Kentwood beautiful and functional with a team of nearly 40 full-and part-time employees. The department has five divisions that work together to maintain the City’s infrastructure, which includes more than 150 miles of pipes underground and more than 155 miles of streets above ground, as well as the City parks and grounds, buildings and fleet of vehicles.

DPW takes care of everything from snow plowing and street cleaning to parks maintenance and police cruisers. The five divisions are building maintenance, fleet services, grounds maintenance, streets maintenance and utilities (water and wastewater) services.

A community of more than 54,000 residents…