Maintenance crews keep City safe, beautiful, and moving

Do you know how your local government works? We’ve shared a lot of information about the role and responsibilities of various positions in local government. Now, we are highlighting some of the departments and divisions within the city and the work that they do.

Our Public Works Maintenance division includes 15 people who work in the Public Works Department. They keep our infrastructure safe, functional, and looking its best. Their work is broad and essential, often behind the scenes, but it touches nearly every aspect of daily life in a city.

Some of their responsibilities include:

• Repair potholes, cracks, and damaged pavement and maintain sidewalks, curbs, and gutters

• Install and repair street signs and pavement markings

• Clear debris, leaves, and hazards from roadways including snow in the winter

Our Parks Maintenance division includes 16 people who work under the Parks Department. Their work combines landscaping, facility care, and community support — ensuring that public spaces stay beautiful and functional year-round. Some of their responsibilities include:

• Mow lawns, trim trees, and care for landscaping

• Maintain playgrounds, athletic fields, and picnic areas

• Empty trash and recycling bins in public areas

• Repair park structures, benches, and signage

• Maintain Irrigation citywide for streets, parks and facilities