Job Description

Position: Lyon Township Maintenance / Department of Public Works (DPW)

Reports to: Department of Public Works (DPW) – Derek Spilak, DPW/Maintenance Supervisor. Resumes will be accepted until June 7, 2025.

Employment Type: Full Time

General Responsibilities:

Lyon Township is looking for a qualified person to fill a position in the Department of Public Works (DPW). This is a full-time position. Qualified candidate will be responsible for assisting with lawn maintenance, landscaping and other maintenance duties as assigned. Work schedule is Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: these examples DO NOT include ALL of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform).

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent


• Must have a valid driver license


• Ability to learn commercial lawn maintenance equipment


• Must be comfortable working outside in the elements, be comfortable working with tools (hand and power) and comfortable walking long distances


• Basic knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of sidewalks, buildings, parks, grounds, etc.


• Basic skills in the operation of assigned vehicles, equipment, and power tools


• 90-day probation period

Responsibilities:

• Lawn maintenance and landscaping, such as but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Weed removal
  
  
  • Edging
  
  
  • Planting
  
  
  • Lay mulch
  
  
  • Leaf removal
  
  
  • Mowing and trimming
  
  


• Performs general labor in support of public works operations and operates a wide range of associated equipment


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the field but is also required to work in a business office setting


• Team oriented position - will work closely with other Township departments and personnel with maintenance activities, investigation of resident complaints or concerns, etc.


• Will perform traditional and innovative DPW maintenance, such as asphalt repair and replacement, trash removal, cemetery maintenance, park maintenance, cleaning public restrooms, snow removal from parking areas and sidewalks, etc.


• Assists in light maintenance and repair tasks involving carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical


• Assist with setup and take down of Township sponsored events


• Installs banners and seasonal or holiday decorations including but not limited to raising and lowering flags


• On call rotation in winter months and some mandatory overtime

Benefits:

• The position is full-time at $19 per hour


• Healthcare, dental, vision and defined contribution retirement benefits are provided


• Paid holidays


• Paid sick time


• Paid vacation after 1 year

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