Current Job Openings
Zoning Administrator Wanted
Ford River Township is accepting applications for the position of Zoning Administrator for our Township. Experience with zoning would be preferred and all applicants must be willing to take available training. Any applicant without experience must be willing to go to training as soon as it would become available. An applicant with experience in IT to do tasks such as create zoom meetings and be able to continue upgrading our system of permitting would be helpful.
Applicant must be able to attend the monthly Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 pm the first Wednesday of every month and attend the monthly Township Board meeting at 7:00 pm the third Monday of every month.
Interested persons can get more detailed information from
Township Supervisor
906-399-6411
supervisor@fordriver.org
or the current Zoning Administrator
906-399-0098
zoning@fordriver.org
All applications must be received by 4:00 pm Monday February 10th, 2025
Two options for submittal.
- Send resume or application to:
Ford River Township
3845 K Rd. Bark River MI 49807 - Email resume or application to:
supervisor@fordriver.org
For more detailed information call Supervisor Nelson at 906-399-6411
Maintenance Position
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Ford River Township is accepting applications for a part time maintenance person. This would be a great opportunity for a college student or a recent retiree whom is looking for a part time job to supplement their income.
Responsibilities include maintaining grounds and minor building repairs at our Township Hall property, 2 cemeteries, and water tower property
Duties include:
- mowing grass
- weed whacking
- general grounds keeping
- weekly playground inspection
- minor repairs to equipment
- winter snowplowing and shoveling snow from entrances as needed using township equipment
Basic Requirements include:
- Must be physically able to do manual labor such as shoveling and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Some mechanical ability is required for minor repairs
- Minor book keeping skills
Two options for submittal.
- Send resume or application to:
Ford River Township
3845 K Rd. Bark River MI 49807 - Email resume or application to:
supervisor@fordriver.org
For more detailed information call Supervisor Nelson at 906-399-6411
Open Board Positions
Fill out the below application and submit to Township Supervisor Steve Nelson. He can be contacted at 906-399-6411 with any questions.