Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members. You’ll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities. You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work. And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers. Come join our team—you belong here!  

The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in Public Works. This position plays an important role in keeping Park Appleton’s parking facilities safe, clean, welcoming, and easy to navigate. Daily work includes maintaining and repairing parking meters and other equipment, collecting money from meters and ramp pay stations, maintaining wayfinding signs and other parking amenities, and helping customers navigate the ramps and resolve parking questions. The position also performs custodial and general maintenance functions throughout parking ramps and lots, including cleaning, snow removal, inspections, and minor repairs. This is a hands on role with opportunities to interact with the public, solve problems, and make a visible difference in the downtown parking experience. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Parking Utility Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to deal effectively with the public and exercise good judgment. This position will require flexibility to work during special events and high parking demand periods. Regular attendance is required.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $19.8924 – $27.8494 plus an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

Hours 

Typical work hours include Monday – Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM with rotating weekend on-call and Saturday coverage as needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an online application on our Careers page at www.appletonwi.gov/careers no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026. (this position will be listed under promotional opportunities). Resumes without an application will not be considered.

City of Appleton Human Resources

100 N. Appleton Street, 6^th floor

Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-6458

Email: humanresources@appleton.org

Equal Opportunity Employer