About the Fishers Department of Public Works
The Department of Public Works team consists of 95 full-time and 35 part-time employees; this includes professional, technical, and support positions. It is the department’s duty to serve the citizens of Fishers and ensure a high quality of work.
Areas of Work
Facility Maintenance
Responsible for the maintenance of over 42 buildings, including City Hall, City Services Building, Police and Fire Stations, Parks Buildings, Public Works Facilities, and more.
Parks Maintenance
DPW maintains over 600 acres of park grounds, 700 acres of Hamilton Southeastern Schools grounds, more than 125 athletic fields, and over 150 miles of multi-use trails.
Inventory Control
Fishers DPW has a 25,000-square-foot warehouse to manage purchasing and inventory of materials and supplies for the City of Fishers.
Street Maintenance
Responsible for over 1,700 lane miles of roads, including related irrigation, traffic signs, banners, lane marking, and right-of-way maintenance.
Stormwater Division
Responsible for stormwater and floodplain management in the city, including site inspections, plan reviews, street sweeping, and storm sewer pipe and drain maintenance.
Wastewater Division
The wastewater treatment facility treats up to 10 million gallons of water per day. The conveyance system includes maintenance of sewer pipes and lift stations.
Snow & Ice Control
The Department of Public Works is responsible for snow and ice control in the City of Fishers.
Special Events
Setup, cleanup, and involvement of all community events, such as concerts, 5K runs, and festivals.
Fishers DPW’s Mission
We will support and serve our city, maintain our facilities, parks, and streets, provide premium water quality services, and support our employees to achieve the highest standards while working safely.
Our Vision
Maintaining the quality of life in Fishers
Our Values
These core values help us accomplish our mission.
- Integrity
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Respect
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Communication
- Dedication
- Innovation
- Customer Service
- Teamwork