Firefighter/Paramedic
Fire Department

The Township is seeking qualified individuals to fill full-time open Firefighter/Paramedic positions. 

Salary Range:  $24.29-28.14 DOQE 

Basic Functions: The Firefighter / Paramedic position will respond to a variety of emergency call types which will include both medical and fire related incidents. Daily duties will also include tasks assigned by the Fire Chief or Department Officers.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Must be a Licensed Paramedic by the State of Michigan with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an EMT or Paramedic.
2. Must be certified as a FFII by the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council within twenty-four (24) months of hire.
3. Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
4. Must possess a valid unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License with not more than 5 points on their license.
5. No felony or disqualifying criminal convictions.
6. Ability to apply standard firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous material, and fire prevention techniques.
7. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, supervisor(s), and the public
9. The ability to meet physical demands to successfully perform essential functions of this job:
   a. The ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hand and arms.
   b. The ability to sit, climb, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
   c. The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 25 pounds.
   d. Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Resume with cover letter and completed job application accepted at:

Holland Charter Township Office
Attn:  Fire Chief
353 North 120^th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Employment Application

Holland Charter Township
Park Pavilion Rental Information

Process to Reserve Pavilion

• We have a new reservation/rental system for 2026, where everything is completed online.
• Visit https://hollandtwprec.recdesk.com/ and either “Sign In” to your account, or “Create An Account.”
• Once you are in your account, select “Facilities/Rentals” and then in the facility type select “Pavilions.”
• Select “Reserve” next to the pavilion you would like to reserve, and a calendar will populate with the available reservation dates for the season.  
• Complete the reservation questions and forms. Once those are completed, Holland Township Parks & Recreation staff will review the request. Please allow up to 24 hours to have your request reviewed. If your request is approved a reservation confirmation will be sent to you via email along with an invoice for payment of the reservation.
• Payment must be submitted in full within 48 hours of approval.

Reservation Times & Costs

• Rental Season: May 1 – October 31
• 1/2 Day = 10:00am to 2:00pm or 3:00pm to 7:00pm
• Full Day = 10:00am to 7:00pm

Reservation Timelines & Deadlines

• Reservations for the upcoming season open on January 31st.
• Reservation requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance.
• Full payment must be submitted within 48 hours of reservation approval and invoice date.

Reservation Fee Structure for 2026

 
Cancellations & Changes

• 15-29 Days: 50% refund minus a $25.00 administrative fee.
• 30+ Days: Full refund minus a $25.00 administrative fee.
• Weather related cancellations refunds will be given in full, ONLY if cancellation was made by Holland Charter Township staff. Weather related cancellations will be communicated to the renter via email at least (2) hours prior to reservation time.

Policies & Procedures

• Users are solely responsible for their own set-up, break-down, and cleaning of picnic tables and pavilions.
• Reservations include the use of picnic tables in the pavilion only and do not give exclusive use of any other park amenity.
• Picnic tables and benches in other areas of the park are for other park users and are to not be moved.
• Pavilions are maintained on a regular basis, but we are not responsible for their general condition before each event.
• Trash receptacles are provided. Please bring extra trash bags and take excessive trash with you that does not fit in the receptacles on site.
• The pavilion must be left in the same condition as when user arrived.
• Park attendants will be on duty during weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• The individual who made the reservation must be on site for the entirety of the reservation and is responsible for the attendees.
• Electricity at pavilions cannot be guaranteed.
• Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed in any Holland Charter Township Park.
• Parks are open from 6am to 11pm. Restrooms are open from 8am to 9pm.
• Pavilions are open on a first come first serve basis during non-rental times.
• Bounce houses are NOT allowed.
• Any damage to the irrigation system or electricity will be charged to the renter.
• Decorations/signage may not be stapled, taped, glued, or affixed to the pavilion structure or picnic tables. Silly string and non-biodegradable items are NOT allowed.
• Additional costs will be incurred for maintenance, excess trash removal, and property loss or damage.
• Events must not charge an admission or attendance fee.

Township Board Packet - February 5, 2026

Agenda

4.  Public Hearings and Consideration of Resolutions to approve items:

    a. IFEC – Next Generation Services, LLC

    b. IFEC Transfer Request – Voltagen, LLC

5b. Receive operational reports - January Building Permit Report and Water Resources Commissioner's Report - January 2026

5c. Approve Bills and Financial Transactions for the Month of January

5d. Review and approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2026

7.  Consideration of contracts for services:

     a. Macatawa Resource Center

     b. Macatawa Community Alliance

8.  Review of 2026 Street Resurfacing and Maintenance Strategy

10a. Consideration of operational and capital expenditures - Crane Truck Purchase

11. Information - 2025 Annual Report from Community Development

Planning Commission Packet - February 3, 2026

Agenda

3.  Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of January 6, 2026

4.  Public Hearings

     a. 12330 James St, Suite H50 (70-16-21-238-003) – Special Land Use Permit - Request by Kyle Applegate of Uncle Jib’s on behalf of Nick Nykerk of HBPC-OB, LLC for Special Use Approval of “Vehicle, recreational equipment, manufactured homes, heavy equipment sales and rental”, specifically involving the rental and display of campers on-site. The subject property is zoned C-2 Community Commercial.

5.  Tabled Business

     a. 11483 Lakewood Blvd (70-16-22-271-005) – Special Land Use Permit (Tabled August 12, 2025) - Request by Dave Timmerman of Union Land LLC for use approval of “Vehicles, Recreational equipment, manufactured homes, heavy equipment sales and rental” and “Vehicle Repair, including outdoor storage of vehicles awaiting repair.” The subject property is zoned C-2 Community Commercial.