Maintenance Worker

Elk Grove Village Illinois (pop. 33127) a strategically located progressive community that is home to the largest consolidated business park in North America is seeking a dynamic detailed and skills-oriented candidate for the position of Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to OHare International Airport and is home to approximately 5600 businesses located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park.

The Public Works Department maintains Village-owned property infrastructure and equipment. It consists of the General Operations Division the Utilities Division and the Engineering Division. The Department maintains water and sewer utilities public streets and rights-of-way urban forestry land engineering facilities and fleet services.

The Maintenance Worker is a union position under the general supervision of a Public Works Foreman. This position will primarily be assigned to the Forestry Activity but will be expected to assist in other Activities as directed. The position performs operation maintenance and repair activities for the Villages infrastructure to enhance the quality of life in our exceptional position will be involved in various Public Works activities within the operational areas of streets traffic land and forestry. The position performs tasks in response to emergency overtime situations including snow and ice control flooding and wind damage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tree trimming and removal
• Stump grinding
• Tree planting
• Turf restoration
• Perform tree health evaluations
• Enter and update records in the Villages asset management software to track asset inventory and maintenance and repairs against assets
• Perform brush collection
• Operate heavy trucks and equipment to repair and maintain Village infrastructure
• Assist with setup teardown and cleanup for Village special events
• Perform snow plowing and salt spreading as part of 24/7 winter operations to ensure safe roadway conditions
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. This position is physically demanding and requires semi-skilled manual labor and the operation of various light and heavy-duty knowledge and experience in Public Works activities; skill in operating power tools and equipment; and effective communication must exhibit a passion for public service and a willingness to work overtime and respond to off-hours emergencies.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Drivers License with a safe driving record. Required to have a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements or to obtain licenses within six (6) months of employment.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week OPENING DATE: September 17 2025

Emergency overtime as needed required.

Alternating weekend standby assignments are required.

PAY RANGE: $30.72 - $44.18 per hour CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Candidates will only be offered a starting salary of $30.72 based on union contract.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision and life addition this position participates in an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

TO APPLY: Candidates must complete the online employment application at Candidates should include Attach your cover letter resume and references as other inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources 901 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village Illinois 60007.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be contacted for an interview if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. The position is Open Until Filled.

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