Summary of Benefits at Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, emphasizing health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health Insurance: Employees receive Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$25/single or $50/family per pay period—and annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. The Township also contributes to a Health Savings Accounts: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families. Opt-out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family). Additional health perks include dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness incentives up to $350.
Paid Time Off: The Township provides 40 floating holiday hours, 13 sick days annually (4 hours accrued biweekly), along with a vacation bank with 36 hours added after your first pay period and 7 paid holidays. Three sick days may be used as personal days.
Disability & Life Insurance: Coverage includes short- and long-term disability, $50,000 employee life insurance, $10,000 spouse life insurance, and $25,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
Retirement Plans: The Township contributes 13% to a defined contribution plan (401a) with full vesting after eight (8) years. We also offer a retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution by the Township and a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
Additional Perks: Employees benefit from a compressed four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday, 7 AM–5:30 PM), Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family, and voluntary savings plans such as 457 deferred compensation and 529 college plans.
This benefits package reflects Bloomfield Township’s commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs a variety of skilled labor work associated with the repair, construction, maintenance and operation of the townships water distribution and sewer systems. Perform heavy manual labor and work special hours as required.
This position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Worker II, Crew Leader, Foreman, Superintendent or Director of Public Works. Supervision is exercised over seasonal, temporary and part-time employees or others, including outside contractors, assigned to assist the Water & Sewer Department. May also supervise over other Maintenance Workers III as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Participate in the construction, maintenance and repairs of the Township's water distribution and sewer systems.
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Perform any of a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, such as meter reading, repair, meter replacement and installation; repair and clean sewers and manholes; repair and install service lines, hydrants, valves, and water mains; cut out and lay sod, trim trees and brush, mow grass, dig holes and trenches.
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Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions and environments.
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Operate and maintain power driven equipment and tools.
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Service equipment and make minor repairs and adjustments.
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Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
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Maintain proper safety procedures in all work operations.
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Complete daily time sheets and departmental forms as required.
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Plow and salt snow as necessary for the Road Division.
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Perform related work as assigned.
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Perform other essential tasks as identified by Bloomfield Township.
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Make inspections of maintenance, construction and repair projects in progress and upon their completion.
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Respond to routine citizen complaints.
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Attend meetings and classes as identified by Bloomfield Township.
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Perform other duties as assigned by Bloomfield Township Administrators.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
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High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
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1 to 3 years' experience
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Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Licenses or Certifications
Michigan license, CDL with A and N
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must obtain and maintain a minimum of a S-4 distribution license within two years of appointment as well as any other related vehicle operating certificates as identified by Bloomfield Township.
Work special hours as required, including weekly rotating on-call assignments. May be called upon to plow, shovel and salt streets, parking lots and sidewalks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
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Basic knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance or related construction and repair work of the Township's water distribution and sewer systems, including pressure reducing valves, SCADA and pumping facilities.
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Basic knowledge of the operational capabilities and requirements of a variety of automotive and power driven equipment.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
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Mechanical aptitude.
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Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
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Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with other employees.
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Ability to work effectively with the general public.
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Good traffic record.
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Meet the physical and mental requirements as established by a licensed physician and/or psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township.
How To Apply
Interested parties should provide a Township job application and resume to Paul Horen Public Works Superintendent at phoren@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov and copy Human Resources Director Jennifer Haring at jharing@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov. Please direct questions to Paul Horen at 248-594-7732.
Additional Information
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This position is part of the Water and Sewer Employee Union with AFSCME.