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THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENT JOBS POSTED.

 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

Seasonal Laborer - Dept. of Public Works

The City of St. Louis Public Works Department is seeking candidates to fill the position of a Seasonal Laborer for the Department of Public Works. Required skills and experience are as follows.

  • A valid Michigan operator’s license is required.
  • Ability to perform various tasks, such as ground maintenance (mowing, leaf and brush pick up, snow shoveling), manual labor and equipment operations, in all types of weather and working conditions is required. Also, must be willing to crawl into small spaces and inspect water lines.
  • Experience operating technology based applications working with an iPad and on a computer desktop.
  • Experience operating a variety of equipment such as tractors, small dump trucks, leaf vacuum, mowers, blowers, chain saws, etc.
  • The ability to take direction well, troubleshoot problems and be a team player.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The rate of pay for this position is $14.50 per hour.

Interested candidates should complete and submit the City of St. Louis Part-Time Employment application, Criminal History Background Check Form, and Authorization of Information Release Form (located in the documents folder on this page) to Calvin Martyn, DPW Superintendent c/o Jamie Long, City Clerk at 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880.

Questions about this position can be directed to the DPW Superintendent by calling 989-681-3644.

The City of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Pool Staff

Seeking qualified candidates to fill 2026 seasonal positions for the safety and operation of the municipal swimming pool. Employment typically runs from the first part of June through mid to late August. The hours of the pool will be determined by the number of successful candidates applying. (During the 2025 season the pool was open 1-4pm and 5-8pm during the week; 1-6pm on Saturday; and 2-6 pm on Sunday.) It is anticipated that candidates will work between 20-40 hours per week. It is anticipated that the pool will be open 7 days a week for at least 2 sessions a day. All employees will be required to use a phone communication app for scheduling, timesheets, and report completion/management. Staff will be provided with 2 t-shirts/tank tops, visor, and whistle. Must provide your own swimsuit that is appropriate for water rescue duties.

Pool Positions Available and Basic Descriptions (For a more detailed list of duties see the Pool Employee Manual):

  • Lifeguard – Will be certified by the American Red Cross (or other approved entity) in at least Shallow Water Lifeguarding and emergency CPR, first aid and AED. To get certified you must be at least 15 years of age. Guards 18 and older will be expected to be trained to test and keep pool chemicals stable and potentially supervise staff under 18.

Please apply online by clicking the link below. Alternatively, applications can be downloaded from this webpage or picked up at City Hall, 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880. Applications online or in person must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 17, 2026. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Apply for a Pool Staff Position