The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing essential infrastructure and services that promote safety, health, and sustainability.
Our mission is to maintain and improve the public infrastructure of our community in a cost-effective and responsible manner.
Other departments housed at 1015 Orange Street include:
The intersection of 8th and High will be closed to through traffic beginning on Wednesday, September 3rd, for renovation. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.
Chip and seal work to be done in 2025 includes streets to the north and east of downtown, as well as the Golf Course parking lot and driveway.
Winter weather has arrived, and here's what you should know.
Beginning at approximately 1pm on Monday, November 17th, some Baldwin City water customers were shut off for emergency repairs to a main water line.
One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.
Pay depends on qualifications.
Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Maintenance Tech I – Public Works position is non-exempt under FLSA. This position performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work individually or as part of a crew, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, as well as effective communication and public relations skills.
