Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees as well as seasonal (summer) opportunities. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Street Operator in the Departments of Public Works. Full-time, with benefits, hourly position (subject to working at any time for snow removal, street cleaning, and painting operations). Hourly wage scale: $22.66-$32.97. General functions: Organize and implement all direct work duties and responsibilities relating to City Street maintenance. Report to the Street Supervisor, Public Works Director. See full job description for more information.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license;
• must be at least 21 years of age;
• have high school diploma or GED;
• be legally able to work in the U.S. 

Necessary special qualifications: 

• Reside within 30 minutes of the City of Crete 
• Must maintain a phone 
• Must obtain or maintain CDL A License with Tanker Endorsement or CDL B License with Tanker Endorsement

• Must obtain a Nebraska Mosquito/Pesticide Applicators License

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-6412
• Mail to the attention of Jody Fiehtner, Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description 
• Application for employment 

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Jody Fiehtner, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.6412
jobs@crete.ne.gov

City of Crete - Nebraska
Parks and Recreation 

Swimming Lessons

Forms for Levels 1-6 and Infant and Toddler lessons are available on RecDesk or at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall. Participants must also have a liability waiver signed.

Find more information for the 2025 season at Wildwood Pool.

Level 1-6 lessons for ages 4 and up

Three sessions of swimming lessons for Levels 1-6 (ages 4 and up) are offered on weekday mornings through June and July with rolling registration deadlines for each. Each session is two weeks long.

• )Session 1: June 16 – June 27 (Register by June 6)
  • Levels 2, 4, 6: 10:00-10:45am
  • Levels 1, 3, 5: 11:00-11:45am
• Session 2: July 7 – July 18 (Register by June 27)
  • Levels 1, 3, 5: 10:00-10:45am
  • Levels 2, 4, 6: 11:00-11:45am
  • Levels 1, 3, 5: 5:00-5:45am
  • Levels 2, 4, 6: 7:00-7:45am
• Session 1: July 21 – Aug. 1 (Register by July 11)
  • Levels 2, 4, 6: 10:00-10:45am
  • Levels 1, 3, 5: 11:00-11:45am
  • Levels 2, 4, 6: 5:00-5:45am
  • Levels 1, 3, 5: 7:00-7:45am

Program details:

• Monday-Friday
• Class size limited to 10 participants per level, per time slot
• $45 per person (sibling discount available)
• Must be at least 4 years old to participate in Levels 1-6
  • Groups are determined by ability and experience (Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 – 6): Level 1: Introduction to Water; Level 2: Fundamentals; Level 3: Stroke Development; Level 4: Stroke Improvement; Level 5: Stroke Refinement; Level 6: Swim Proficiency
  • Additional instructors and smaller groups may be available to accommodate individual needs.

Infant and Toddler lessons for ages 6 months - 4 years

One-week evening sessions of Infant and Toddler swimming lessons will be held in July. 

• Session 1: July 7 - 11 (Register by June 27)
• Session 2: July 14 - 18 (Register by June 27)

Program details:

• Monday-Friday, $30 per session
• Time: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• Infants and toddlers, age 6 months to 4 years old

• Classes provide water exposure, swimming and water safety skills, and activities to practice at home.

Water Aerobics

Water Aerobics will start at Wildwood Pool on June 9. There is no pre-registration necessary; participants may attend as many sessions as they would like. Interested patrons can purchase a full season pass on RecDesk or at the pool after opening day.

• Monday - Friday, from 9 - 9:45 a.m. 
• Cost is $40 for all classes during the season. 
  • Season registrations for those age 55 and over will receive a pool season pass at no additional cost. 
• Drop-in fee is $4 per class and includes daily pool admission.

City of Crete - Nebraska
Liz Cody, Parks and Recreation Director 

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4315
liz.cody@crete.ne.gov

Crete Public Library's Summer Reading Program 2025, "Color Our World," will start with the Carnival Kickoff on Saturday, May 31 from 12 -2 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy while you explore a fun-filled afternoon of carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, and exciting prizes. Bring the whole family for a fantastic start to summer.

Click the video for a preview of Summer Reading events.

Summer Reading Calendar of Events: 

• English   |  Español 

Registration forms - due May 31:

• Ages 0-11:    English   |  Español 
• Teens:    English   |  Español 

June Calendar of events includes:

• Story times at 10 a.m.: Ages 0-2 on Wednesdays and Ages 3-5 on Thursdays
• Teen Programs on Tuesdays at 4pm
  • Lego Build Day on June 3
  • Henne Temporary Tattoos on June 10
  • Trivia on June 17
  • Cookie Decorating Class on June 24
• All Ages Programs on Saturdays:
  • Carnival Kickoff on May 31 from 12-2pm
  • Origami Workshop on June 7 from 2-3pm
  • Jeff Quinn: Colorful Magic Show on June 14 from 2-3pm
  • Movie at the Isis Theatre (139 West 13th Street) on June 21 from 10am-12pm

Adult Summer Reading:

Adults can enter for a chance to win a Kindle Paperwhite or one of four book bundles by simply submitting a book review. For additional information or to submit your review, contact the library.

Summer Reading participants age 7 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during Summer Reading activities. The Library encourages parents and guardians to arrange safe escort to and from programs. Library staff is not responsible for children before and after programs.

For more information, stop by or call the library, or email, Crete Public Library.

Check out the resources and services available at Crete Public Library:

• Meet the library staff
• Library Card Signup
• Programming
• Borrow & Reserve Materials (drive-thru pickup window available)
• Libby audiobook and ebooks
• Computer use and printing
• Reserve a meeting/study room
• Support & Volunteer

Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809

Readers can participate in Crete Public Library's summer reading program, typically announced in April/May with a kickoff event to follow.

Youth activities in June and July may include games and activities, art projects, story times, guest entertainment and authors, reading challenges, and more. All activities and programs are open to children free of charge, but registration is required. Forms and calendars are made available at the library and online when programs are announced. Additional activities and reading challenges may be offered for adult patrons.

10th and Thornwood Ave
(South of the intersection about a half block)
City of Crete - Nebraska

The garden is located in southwest Crete, established in 2012 after land was donated to the City of Crete for the purpose of creating a community garden available to Crete residents. (Click the photo gallery for garden directions, map, and photos of past seasons.)

Amenities available to garden participants include a parking area, water hydrant and hoses, potting tables and benches, tomato/plant cages, compost bins, and a shed stocked with basic gardening tools. (Go to Parks and Recreation Department Main Page)

Individual garden plots typically measure 7 feet by 12 feet and are rented for the season at $25 each. Gardeners may rent additional plots at $20 each. A $20 deposit per gardener is returned to those who abide by garden rules and participate in a fall clean up of their plots.

Gardening applications are made available in March each year and plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be available at City Hall or at links below. 

2025 Garden information and dates:

• garden applications and information sheets
  • English     |   Español  
• applications will also be available at City Hall, 243 East 13th Street.
• Please return applications by mail or drop off at City Hall
• Annual garden dates to remember:
  • March 1: Applications available. Application review and plot assignments begin on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • May 1: Gardeners can begin planting.
  • June 1: Last day to reserve a garden plot.
  • Nov. 30: All plants removed and plots cleaned; deposits returned contingent on clean-up.
• Visit the Crete Community Garden Facebook Page for regular updates during the growing season
• Check with Crete Public Library for gardening resources such as how-to guides, plant information, and more.

City of Crete - Nebraska
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4312

701 East 4th Street, Crete, Nebraska
(4th Street and Grove Ave.)
Pool: 402.826.3500 (Seasonal: May-August, during pool hours)
Parks & Recreation at City Hall: 402.826.4315
creteparks@crete.ne.gov

Wildwood Pool and Park is located in the southeast portion of the city. The public swimming pool includes men’s and women’s restrooms and lockers, zero entry, two slides, swimming lanes, and two diving boards. The splash area was replaced in 2022. Pool season passes, swimming lessons, youth swim team, and pool parties are available; see below for registration dates and more information.

The park area includes two tennis courts, a playground, picnic area, green space, parking, and public restrooms. Tennis courts include pickleball lines. (Click the photo for a gallery of pool and park images.)

(Go to Parks and Recreation Department Main Page)

See more information below on when and where to register for pool passes, pool parties, swimming lessons, swim team, and water aerobics.

Wildwood Pool opens on Saturday, May 24.

Pool Season Information

• Pool Opening Day - Saturday, May 24
• RipTide Swim Team registration open until May 2
• Swimming Lessons are offered for Levels 1-6 (ages 4 and up) and Infant and Toddler (ages 6 months to 4 years)
  • registration opens April 28 for Levels 1-6 and June 2 for Infant and Toddler lessons
  • register on RecDesk or at City Hall
• Mayor's Day - Sunday, July 13 - free admission during open hours
• RipTide Swim Team Home Meet - June 14
• Independence Day, hours subject to change
• Last Day of the Season, Sunday, August 3
  • Open swim 1-3 p.m.
  • Pooch Pool Party from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 per dog
    • Dogs must be non-aggressive and leashed upon arrival
    • Toys and inflatables are allowed
    • Dog owners are welcome to swim as well

Pool Parties

Private pool parties are held on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and Sundays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the season. Cost is $250 per party and includes a non‐refundable $50 deposit. Applications are available on RecDesk, at City Hall, or the pool during open hours. A completed application and non-refundable deposit is required for reservation.

Water Aerobics

Interested patrons can register on RecDesk or at the pool after opening day; cost is $40 for all classes through the season. Senior participants age 55 and over registered for the season will receive a pool season pass at no additional cost. Drop-ins are welcome with a fee of $4 per class and includes that day's pool admission.

• Starting June 9: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Swimming Lessons

• Registration opens April 28 for Levels 1-6 and June 2 for Infant and Toddler lessons. See more details.
• Swimming lessons in June and July for Levels 1 - 6 for participants at least 4 years old
• Infant and toddler lessons in July for ages 6 months - 4 years old

Youth Swim Team

Crete RipTide Swim Team, for ages 6-18, competes in the Kansas-Nebraska swim league, which consists of five scheduled meets, held on Saturdays. Each community hosts a swim meet so travel is necessary. Competitive events include backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays.

Parent Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 16: Crete Carrier Community Room at Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave.; open to all and highly encouraged for parents of swim team participants.

• Registration open March 31-May 2; Cost is $75 (sibling discount available)
• Registration open to all on a first-come-first-serve basis. Limited spaces available.
• Members of the team are required to purchase their own swim suit and goggles. 
• Practices are held at Wildwood Pool, starting the week of May 19:
  • Monday-Thursday; 7-8 p.m. for intermediate swimmers; 7:30-9 p.m. for advanced swimmers
  • Fridays: 9-10 a.m. all levels
• Season is from May to June with Saturday Meets: May 31, June 7, 14 (home), 21, 28
• The team also seeks parents who can make a commitment to volunteer at least 1 night per week throughout the season, and assist with at least 2 meets.

More Parks and Recreation information and online program signup can be found on RecDesk when registration opens. 

Crete Public Library staff provide a regular newsletter to keep patrons up to date about the library’s current activities and resources. Click below for the most recent issue, past issues, and to subscribe to newsletter e-mails. Patrons with questions should contact library staff.

June 2025 (and recent issues)

Archived Newsletters - 2020 - 2023 

1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809

Current library hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The City of Crete Department of Public Works, in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, is continuing to provide five energy efficiency programs to assist in lowering energy costs for local utility customers through energy efficiency improvements.

All five programs offer cash incentives to make energy efficient upgrades in the areas of insulation, cooling systems, home thermostats, high efficiency heat pump, and commercial lighting. Here is a rundown of the four programs:

• High Efficiency Heat Pump Program: The program provides cash incentives from $400 to $3,000 to residential homeowners who are installing a new heat pump system to their residential single-family dwelling.
• Smart Thermostat Program: Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat. 
• Attic Insulation Program: Provides cash incentives of $0.15 / per square foot with a maximum incentive of $300 per existing residential dwelling for attic insulation. 
• Cooling System Tune-Up Program: Provides a $30 cash incentive to residential homeowners who have their cooling system tuned up by a HVAC contractor, regardless of what type or age of cooling system (air conditioner/air or water source heat pump).
• Commercial LED Lighting Program: Provides cash incentives paid directly to commercial customers to help cover the cost of interior lighting upgrades and replacements.

These programs are available to customers of the City of Crete through its wholesale power partnership with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. For more information on these programs, contact the Utility Office at City Hall, 402.826.4312, or go online to download program guidelines and application forms.

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
(Utility Office ground floor main entrance on south side)
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.4312