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FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Deputy Assessor
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants for a full-time Deputy Assessor. We are accepting applications until this position is filled.
Applications and/or resumes can be mailed or dropped off to Trenton City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 2800 Third St., Trenton, MI 48183. or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Job description and details can be found by clicking here.
MR/UB/Payroll Coordinator
The City of Trenton is seeking qualified applicants for the Full-Time position of Miscellaneous Receivables, Utility Billing, and Payroll Coordinator.
Pay Range: $ 38,705 – $ 45,279 DOQE
A comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, Health/Rx/Dental/Vision starting day 1, Defined Contribution Retirement with City Match up to 6%, Health Care Savings Plan with City match up to 2%, City paid life insurance, paid holidays, earn PTO immediately upon hire.
This position will report to the Controller and Assistant Controller.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collects and processes payments through online payments and/or through face-to-face interaction with customers.
- Schedules and oversees daily water receivables, billings and maintenance, and communicating with water service workers.
- Processing bi-weekly payroll for all City employees.
- Coordinates and completes all monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll and reporting.
- This is not a comprehensive list of duties and may be assigned other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Department Head, or their designee.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Previous Customer Service Experience.
- Ability to Maintain Confidentiality of Records.
- Previous Cash Handling Experience.
- Ability to prioritize projects and daily duties.
- Ability to pass a physical and drug screen.
Preferred Requirements
- Associates and/or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related degree.
- Previous payroll processing experience for salary and hourly employees.
- BS&A Software Suite experience.
Resumes can be mailed or dropped off to Trenton City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 2800 Third St., Trenton, MI 48183. or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Equal Opportunity Employer.
DPS - Laborer
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants for a full-time Laborer within our Department of Public Service. This position is primarily responsible for refuse collection. CDL-B license is required at time of hire.
DPS is transitioning to a four day workweek beginning later in July of this year for the months of April through mid-December. Pay is $17.991 - $21.961 depending on experience and qualifications.
Immediate eligibility for Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision benefits. 401(a) plan with employer matching, Health Care Savings Plan with employer matching, and additional benefits available upon hire.
Full-Time application/Resume, and any other relevant documents should be submitted to the Human Resource Officer. Applications can be mailed or dropped off to Trenton City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 2800 Third St., Trenton, MI 48183 or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Full posting can be found by clicking here.
Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Full-Time Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Currently accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic and/or full-time Firefighter/EMT-Basic with the Trenton Fire Department. Applicants must have completed Fire 1, Fire 2, and certified minimally as an EMT-Basic at time of hire. CPAT must be obtained within the probationary period. Applicants must meet all City employment standards, including an excellent driving record. Selected candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, oral interview, physical exam including drug screen, and psychological exam.
Wages beginning July 1, 2021 start at $44,405 for a FF/EMT-Basic, $48,453 for FF/Paramedic, and reach a maximum of $68,692 after 5 years of service as a FF/Paramedic. A comprehensive benefits package is provided including health, dental, optical, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan. A copy of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found here.
Applicants hired as a FF/EMT-Basic will have 9 months, or 2 NREMT testing attempts, whichever is first, to obtain a Paramedic license.
Application packets are available in the Human Resources Office, 2nd Floor, Trenton City Hall, 2800 Third Street, Trenton, Michigan 48183, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Application materials are also available here.
Applications can be dropped off or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Full-Time Police Officer
Immediate opportunity for an open position as a full-time Police Officer with the Trenton Police Department. Applicants must be either a certified police officer, or be MCOLES certifiable as a police officer in the State of Michigan, at the time of hire. Strongly prefer minimum of an associate’s degree or completion of 60 credit hours in law enforcement or related curriculum. Applicants must meet all MCOLES and City employment standards, including an excellent driving record. Selected candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, oral interviews, physical exam including drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
Wages for Patrol Officer beginning July 1, 2021 start at $46,811 and reach a maximum of $71,679 after 5 years of service. A comprehensive benefits package is provided including health, dental, optical, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan. A copy of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found here.
Police Officers with certified police officer experience are eligible for up to 2 years of immediate lateral pay adjustments to a maximum starting base pay rate of $56,414.
Applications packets are available in the Human Resources Office, 2nd Floor, Trenton City Hall, 2800 Third Street at West Road, Trenton, Michigan, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Application materials are also available here.
Applications can be dropped off or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Assistant City Engineer
The City of Trenton is seeking qualified applicants for our Assistant Engineer position.
Applications can be mailed or dropped off to Trenton City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 2800 Third St., Trenton, MI 48183. or e-mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
PART-TIME POSITIONS
Public Safety Dispatcher
The City of Trenton is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher.
Rate of Pay:
- Day Shift: $18.52 / Hr
- Midnight Shift: $19.52 / Hr
- Overtime eligible
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Emergency 911 operator service;
- Computer aided dispatch
- Clerical Tasks
Successful applicants will be required to go through the interview process, background check, criminal history, drug screen, and psychological exam.
Interested individuals should submit the part-time application to employment@trenton-mi.com or dropped off at the Human Resources Office, 2nd Floor, Trenton City Hall, 2800 Third Street, Trenton, Michigan 48183. The office is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
IT Computer Technician
The City of Trenton is seeking a regular part-time position for the Information Technology Department. The position will perform on-site technical work to install and maintain computer equipment and network and software applications throughout the City. They will respond to work order requests by diagnosing and repairing network and computer Hardware.
Applicant should have knowledge of computer workstation setup; computer hardware and software applications; ability to install, maintain, and repair computers and peripherals; install and maintain network cables and hardware; ability to diagnose problems and perform repairs; other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Applicant is expected to be proficient in the knowledge and skills above, trustworthy, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organized, and ability to multi-task, and manage time effectively with multiple projects.
The successful applicant will be expected to be able to sit, stand, crouch, and crawl for extended periods of time; may be exposed to loud noises, noxious odors, confined spaces, and heights; lifts items frequently at or above 20 pounds without help.
$15-20 per hour DOQE. Up to 25 hours per week.
Interested individuals should fill out the part-time application or submit a resume to employment@trenton-mi.com.. Applications can also be dropped off at Human Resources Office, 2nd Floor, Trenton City Hall, 2800 Third Street at West Road, Trenton, Michigan, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position will be posted until it is filled.
Seasonal Laborers - DPS
Applications can be dropped off to the Human Resources office or E-Mailed to employment@trenton-mi.com
Rink Supervisor
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants to fill a part-time position for a Rink Supervisor.The following are the job details for this position:
• The Shift Supervisor will assist the rink manager and operations coordinator with daily ice arena operations such as planning and implementation of associated work tasks as well as supervise the staff to ensure proper completion of tasks.
• Listen, communicate, and work effectively with guests, staff, supervisors and management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform multiple functions at once and the ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Establish tasks to ensure a clean workplace, this includes stocking supplies and maintaining clean restrooms and public areas.
• Assist staff members with proper work methods and standards, monitor work quality, insure adherence to time and break schedules, safe work practices and provide performance feedback.
• Assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena area including sweeping, cleaning, and other custodial duties including restroom cleanliness.
• Monitor all public session skating events both on and off the ice.
• Operation of the point of sale system.
• Maintain rental skates, boots, and monitor if blade and/or boot repair is needed.
• Complete any necessary paperwork such as accident/incident reports and inventory.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Willing to learn Zamboni Operations.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
If you have the skills we are looking for please print the part-time application, fill it out and drop it off at Kennedy Recreation Center.
Rink Attendant
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants to fill a part-time position for a Rink Attendant. The following are the job details for this position:
• Participate in keeping all areas of the facility neat, clean and safe at all times. These duties include sweeping and mopping the rink restrooms, locker rooms, shower areas, lobby, meeting rooms, bleachers and removing trash, cleaning rink glass, etc.
• Maintain rental skates, boots, and monitor if blade and/or boot repair is needed.
• Adding/removing hockey nets from the ice rinks, unlock team locker rooms and retrieve hockey pucks if needed for daily events and activities.
• Monitor all public session skating events both on and off the ice.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times and ensure that all policies are properly implemented.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures that are implemented.
• Complete any necessary paperwork such as accident/incident reports and inventory.
• Operation of the point of sale system.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
If you have the skills we are looking for please print the part-time application, fill it out and drop it off at Kennedy Recreation Center.
Zamboni Driver
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants to fill a part-time position for a Zamboni Driver. The following are the job details for this position:
• Operate and drive the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine, edge conditioning, and other motorized equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of ice cuts, blade changes, and preventative maintenance.
• Operate the scoreboard. Training will be provided.
• Adding/removing hockey nets from the ice rinks, unlock team locker rooms and retrieve hockey pucks if needed for daily events and activities.
• Monitor all public session skating events both on and off the ice.
• Complete any necessary paperwork such as accident/incident reports and inventory.
• Participate in keeping all areas of the facility neat, clean and safe at all times. These duties include sweeping and mopping the rink restrooms, locker rooms, shower areas, lobby, meeting rooms, bleachers and removing trash, cleaning rink glass, etc.
• Offer excellent customer service to all patrons. Greet customers with a smile and respond to their needs in a kind and courteous manner.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
If you have the skills we are looking for please print the part-time application, fill it out and drop it off at Kennedy Recreation Center.
Election Inspectors
The City of Trenton is seeking applicants to fill Election Inspector positions for future elections. Click here for additional information and to apply.
Election Inspector Application