Part-Time Utility Worker (Police Department)

THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Part-Time EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Part-Time Utility Worker (Police Department)

** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

General Summary: Under the lead of a higher classified employee, performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep the Jackson Police Department and property in a clean and orderly manner. Performs routine repairs and maintains grounds in surrounding areas.

Typical Duties:

Sweep exterior entrances, storage areas, and refuse removal Remove trash, debris, and unwanted vegetation from parking lots, sidewalks, and property.

Using a variety of tools and equipment to mow, trim, prune, and remove vegetation from landscaped areas.

Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop hard surface floors, stairwells, landings, and Vacuums carpeted areas.

Operates floor machine to strip, scrub, refinish and maintain hard surface

Empties waste receptacles/recycling.

Clean and sanitize drinking fountains, sinks, facets, fixtures, mirrors, Replenish restroom paper and soap dispenser.

Clean and sanitize breakrooms, offices, hallways, conference rooms, gym,

Receive and unload cleaning supplies and paper Stock items into designated areas.

Move or relocate office furniture such as tables, chairs, desks, and

Remove ice and snow from pathways, sidewalks, and entryways to the

Perform detailed cleaning of the interior and exterior of police May require occasional removal of biohazard materials.

Drive department vehicles to and from maintenance repair Drive department vehicles to deliver or pick up general supplies

Paint office spaces, walls, doors,

May perform minor vehicle maintenance duties such as adding fluids or replacing light bulbs.

May perform minor building maintenance tasks such as replacing air handler filters, light bulbs, ceiling tiles, etc.

Perform other related work as

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee must be able to squat, stoop or kneel. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally push/pull up to 60 pounds, climb steps and step ladders while carrying articles and packages. The employee may drive an automobile several times per week.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work both indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate.

Eligibility Requirements: High school graduate with one (1) year of satisfactory experience in janitorial or general facility maintenance duties. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license. Must maintain said licenses or endorsements for duration of employment in this classification. In addition to the above requirements, all City positions require: the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to get along with other employees and members of the public. City employees are also expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City; and must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their positions without excessive absences. It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

Pay: $20.00/hr.

20 hours a week, (3 or 4 days a week, day shift hours)

Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Application Deadline: November 25, 2025

To Apply:

Visit the City of Jackson website at cityofjackson.org and view the Personnel and Labor Relations Department page.

Click on the job title you wish to apply for under job opportunities and submit your information to

include a resume.

You will receive an email once you apply including the next steps which will include completing a City of Jackson application.