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.
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Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.

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This position will work mainly with water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.
This position will work mainly with parks and landscaping maintenance, mowing grass and watering flowers. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver's license.
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.