PUBLIC SERVICES
MAINTENANCE OPERATOR II

(Full-Time)

Village of Milford

1100 Atlantic Street
Milford, MI 48381

www.villageofmilford.org/jobs

First Review of Applications:
January 30, 2023

The Village of Milford is an equal opportunity employer, seeking applicants
without regard to race, gender, or other protected status.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE
The Village of Milford is 2.5 square miles nestled in southwest Oakland County and is easily accessed
from both I-96 and M-59. With a population of 6,520, the Village serves as the central business
district for approximately 25,000 people in the surrounding areas. The thriving downtown district
draws visitors from communities such as Ann Arbor and Dearborn,
while retaining its small-town charm.

The Village boasts six parks within its boundaries. Central Park,
located on the banks of the Huron River, is a favorite with the
children and teens who enjoy the playscape, basketball courts, tennis
court, volleyball court, and ice rink. Fairgrounds Park is adjacent to
the Senior Center for easy access to a picnic area. Hubbell Pond Park
is the site of the YMCA and Library, and a trail system that runs from
Commerce Road all the way to Kensington Park on South Milford
Road. The Village is part of the Huron Valley School District with two
elementary schools and one middle school located within the Village.

The Village has 74 part-time and full-time employees and a total
budget of approximately $17.7 million in fiscal year 2022-2023.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Services (DPS) is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that are essential
to the operations of the Village. Employees of the department maintain the Village's six parks,
approximately 27 miles of roads, parking lots in the downtown district, the water supply and
distribution system, the sanitary sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems, the storm
sewer collection system, and the civic center site. The DPS also maintains the Department's vehicles
and equipment, as well as Police Department, Fire Department, and Township vehicles.

The Village continues to invest in its Department of Public Services through employee training
opportunities and a program aimed at replacing and upgrading a significant portion of the existing
heavy equipment over the next few years. The Village also has a number of long-term capital
improvement projects scheduled in the coming years to address water, wastewater/sanitary sewer,
storm water, and road systems.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Village of Milford is seeking creative, hard-working, and dedicated individuals for a full-time
Maintenance Operator II position within the Department of Public Services. Employees in the
Department complete a variety of tasks and projects to maintain the critical physical infrastructure
within the Village, including streets, utilities, parks, and more.

The primary responsibilities of this position include the operation of various equipment in the
construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of Village water, sewer/wastewater,
street, and storm drainage facilities and systems. This position is also responsible for completing
assignments related to landscaping, forestry, and parks maintenance functions to help keep the
community looking great and operating smoothly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for the position should possess the following minimum qualifications at the time of
application. Equivalent combinations of experience and training may be considered.

• A minimum of the High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License. Must possess a State of Michigan

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are not required for the
position, but have been identified by the Village as being
desirable to the department.

• State of Michigan Pesticide Applicator License or

• Prior experience with Geographic Information

The work environment for this position includes working outdoors in extreme weather conditions
& requires employees to have a strong emphasis on safety and demonstrate good judgement,
initiative, and resourcefulness in carrying out the assigned duties.

WAGES & BENEFITS
This position offers competitive wages, starting at $22.12 per hour. The current pay range tops out
at $28.26 after 5 years of service. The current pay structure includes regular, annual pay increases,
including a 3.5% increase effective July 1, 2023. The Village also offers additional pay incentives
based upon active certifications held by employees in the Department of Public Services.

Full-time employees of the Village are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes
insurance, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(a) retirement plan, & more. The Village also
offers its employees extensive training opportunities, including participation in programs to help
obtain State of Michigan Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater certifications.

TO APPLY
Please submit a completed Village of Milford Employment Application via postal mail or in person
to the Village Clerk, Village of Milford, 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI 48381

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the first review of
applications taking place on January 30, 2023.