Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a Grounds Maintenance Technician I in the Department of Public Works.
Pay and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $21.75-$27.78 with a consistent 40-hour (or more) work week. This is equal to an annual wage of $45,240-$57,782, dependent on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the City of Kentwood offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 10% employer retirement plan contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days and up to four weeks of vacation annually.
We're proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Our policy provides employees with four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks of leave for a total of six weeks fully paid.
We also offer competitive medical insurance with a 2% employee premium share, ranging from $8.64-$20.00 biweekly, as well as free telehealth visits. Employees enjoy no-cost dental insurance, vision coverage, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution ranging from $825 - $1,650, flexible spending account options and a generous retirement health savings plan. Additionally, we provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees and free access to an employee assistance program.
For this position, we grant an annual allowance of $200 for boots. Uniforms are provided and laundered by the City. We cover the cost of job-related training, certifications and licenses to help our team members excel in their positions. DPW employees also enjoy free access to a fitness room and all employees receive a discount on city recreation programs and rentals.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Public Works Supervisor, main responsibilities for this role include performing maintenance, repair, and construction duties associated with City parks, grounds, trails, landscaping, irrigation, and cemetery
Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and one year of grounds maintenance experience. Please view the full job description and requirements for more details.
About the Department of Public Works
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.
About the City of Kentwood
A community of more than 54,000 residents and growing, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and welcoming city with vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses that make it a wonderful place to live and work. The City offers easy access to a variety of amenities including many of West Michigan’s destination shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation options. This, along with Kentwood’s outstanding public-school systems, wide variety of businesses and career and education advancement opportunities attract a diverse population.
With a mission of providing high quality services to foster a thriving community for all, Kentwood maintains a culture of excellent customer service, actively providing a responsive and responsible local government with a focus on continual improvement.
The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our supportive, dynamic team! Applications will be accepted through October 30th, 2025.
