Job Opportunities

Maintenance tech

Madison Township Public Works is accepting applications for a Maintenance Tech position.

Applications will be accepted until 3:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Please note: our business office will be closed on Monday, October 12th, for the holiday.)

Applications and/or resumes can be submitted:

• In person or by mail: Madison Township Administration, 4575 Madison Lane, Groveport, Ohio 43125

• Email: RSVP@madisontownship.org

The successful candidate must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Have a valid driver’s license without excessive violations

• Have a valid Class A CDL with air brakes

• Have the ability to be insured under the Township policy

• Must pass a background check, including drug, alcohol, physical, and driver’s abstract

Starts at $26.00 an hour; however, pay is negotiable based on experience and work history. Solid snow plow experience is preferred.

Important to know: There is only ONE position to be filled. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Based on experience and qualifications, the selected candidate will be hired as one of the following two job descriptions:
Maintenance Tech 1
Maintenance Tech 2

Expectations include:

• Working Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Work outside most of the day in all weather conditions.

• Must be dependable and punctual. Excessive absences and tardiness will not be tolerated.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, follow instructions, and use logical thinking to resolve problems.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Benefits include:

• Full insurance package on the first day of employment

• Uniform, boots, and outerwear provided

• Pension through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

• Ability to earn vacation, comp, and sick time

• Paid bi-weekly

Madison Township is an equal-opportunity employer.

Patrol Officer

Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio, is seeking candidates for the position of Patrol Officer.  Madison Township is one of seventeen (17) townships situated in the southeast corner of Franklin County, bordered by Fairfield and Pickaway Counties. The annual salary range for this position is currently $66,277.20 - $95,284.80. Lateral Transfers may start higher on the wage scale. This position is classified as non-exempt/bargaining. Preference is given to bilingual, veteran, or social work applicants.  

Department:

The Madison Township Police Department was established in 1972 and has provided policing services with integrity, honor, respect, and professionalism to the residents of Madison Township for fifty years. The department has an authorized strength of 22 sworn officers for 2025 and is directed by a Police Chief and supervised by a Patrol Commander and three Patrol Sergeants. In addition, the department has three school resource officers (SROs) and three patrol officers from three companies.

Benefits Package:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, EAP, ARAG Legal Service Plan, Vacation, Sick,  Compensatory Time, Holiday Pay, OPERS-LE Pension System, and township pension contribution.

Contract Package:

Lateral Transfers, Shift Differential Pay, Longevity, Pension Pick-Up, Overtime, Compensatory Time up to  200 hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Payment, Vacation up to 10.8 hours per pay period, Sick Leave 10 hours per month, Annual Shift Bid, Holiday Options; 88 hours in pay, time off, or a combination of both. The Township provides all uniforms and equipment. 

The Community:

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission estimates the current population of the township to be  26,596, including 10,773 residents and 4,269 housing units in unincorporated portions of the township.  The township encompasses an area of 40.6 square miles, including three cities: Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Obetz. In 2024, Township officers handled  7,127 dispatched calls, 40,021 Calls for Service, and logged 175,813 patrol miles in Madison Township.  

All applications must be received by Madison Township Offices via US mail, in person, or by email at policeadmin@madisontownship.org. Please, no phone calls. Applications are available on our website. 

A comprehensive background check, including polygraph, psychological, drug screen, and physical testing, will be conducted on the selected finalist.

Madison Township is an equal-opportunity employer.

Madison Township Police Application

Part-Time Firefighter- not currently taking applications

All applications must be returned with the following:

• Copy of valid driver's license

• Copy of Firefighter II certification

• Copy of EMT-B or EMT-P paramedic certification (all EMT-B’s must be enrolled in paramedic program within 12 months of hire)

• BCI background check from County of residence

• State of Ohio Driver's abstract

All applications submitted are valid for up to one (1) year after submission. All applications dated over one (1) year are not valid and will not be considered for review. All applications that were submitted on June 30th, 2021, or prior are valid for one year from the time of submission. For example, an application submitted on November 15, 2020, would be valid until November 15, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: This form does not submit automatically. If you want to submit via email, you must download the form, fill it out, save it, and email it to Assistant Chief Adams at cadams@madisontownship.org.

Fire Department Application- NOT CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS