Employment Opportunities
Current Employment Opportunities
Perform routine custodial and building maintenance tasks across various Township locations and various shifts. Perform duties associated with facilities and grounds maintenance. Perform related duties as required.
Essential Functions, Qualifications and KSA’s for Employment
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday (11:00am – 7:00pm)
Starting Salary: $19.91/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Description
Essential Functions, Qualifications and KSA’s for Employment
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- One year of janitorial or building maintenance experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of standard building cleaning procedures, practices and materials.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and practices as applied in custodial and maintenance work.
- Ability to use interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers and officials.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow written instructions.
- General computer skills to access emails and work orders.
- Possess a keen eye for detail.
- Must be available to work flexible shift schedules.
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday (11:00am – 7:00pm)
Starting Salary: $19.91/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Description
Seasonal Employment
This position is responsible for parks and grounds maintenance throughout Ypsilanti Township. Duties of this position require individuals to perform physical labor in possible conditions of extreme heat and inclement weather. Experience in the operation of grounds equipment (hand tools, landscape tools, weed whip, push lawn mower, etc.); basic maintenance principles (painting, cleaning, minor park repairs); these are seasonal (not permanent) positions.
Schedules and hours can vary depending upon weather conditions. Work hours will be days, potential weekends, and possible holidays. Some positions may start in March or April. Some positions may end in September or continue into November.
Must be 18 years old and have a current valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Dates: March - November
Number of positions available: 20 - 25
Approx. hours per week: Up to 35
All positions are open until filled. For additional information about each position, training, and the application process, please email the contact person listed for each position.
Schedules and hours can vary depending upon weather conditions. Work hours will be days, potential weekends, and possible holidays. Some positions may start in March or April. Some positions may end in September or continue into November.
Must be 18 years old and have a current valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Dates: March - November
Number of positions available: 20 - 25
Approx. hours per week: Up to 35
All positions are open until filled. For additional information about each position, training, and the application process, please email the contact person listed for each position.
This position is primarily responsible for parks and grounds mowing throughout Ypsilanti Township. Duties of this position require individuals to perform physical labor in possible conditions of extreme heat and inclement weather. Experience in the operation of large area mowers required, grounds equipment (hand tools, landscape tools, weed whip, push lawn mower, etc.); these are seasonal (not permanent) positions.
Schedules and hours can vary depending upon weather conditions. Work hours will be days, potential weekends, and possible holidays. Some positions may start in March or April. Some positions may end in September or continue into November.
Must be 18 years old and have a current valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Dates: March - November
Number of positions available: 20 - 25
Approx. hours per week: Up to 35
All positions are open until filled. For additional information about each position, training, and the application process, please email the contact person listed for each position.
Schedules and hours can vary depending upon weather conditions. Work hours will be days, potential weekends, and possible holidays. Some positions may start in March or April. Some positions may end in September or continue into November.
Must be 18 years old and have a current valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Dates: March - November
Number of positions available: 20 - 25
Approx. hours per week: Up to 35
All positions are open until filled. For additional information about each position, training, and the application process, please email the contact person listed for each position.
Employment Application
The Charter Township of Ypsilanti is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. As such, the Charter Township of Ypsilanti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, disability, genetic information (GINA), height, weight, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by state and federal laws.This policy of equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination applies to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, working conditions and training.
Submit employment applications in person to the Human Resource Department located on the second floor of the Tiden R. Stumbo Civic Center or online via the application link below. Applications remain on file for one year and are considered active for positions that become open. Employment opportunities are posted within the following publications and agencies:
- ypsitownship.org
- MLive