Public Works Maintenance Worker I

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I (FULL-TIME)

DUTIES: Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities required for the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of Village streets, grounds, and facilities; operates complex equipment and machinery used in maintenance and development projects. The position reports to the Public Works Crew Leader. The hours for the position are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Cleans garage and work areas as required. Maintains Public Works equipment in a safe and working order. Ensures that all Public Works tools are returned and stored in the proper place.
• Maintains Village property landscape by mowing grass, trimming trees, pruning trees and bushes. Picks up and hauls debris caused by storms and floods.
• Repairs and maintains street lights by replacing fuses, photocells, bulbs, and/or ballast’s. Removes damaged light poles and installs and wires new poles.
• Assists in the repair, construction, and maintenance of Village streets and facilities using shovels, rakes, and other hand held equipment assigned to them by their supervisor.
• Serves as the Public Works duty man during an assigned week. Responds to after hour calls concerning potentially hazardous situations including but not limited to broken glass in the streets, downed tree limbs, icy streets, damaged street light poles, and downed street signs. Resolves problems or calls for additional manpower as required.
• Plows and salts streets during snow and/or ice removal.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the successful completion of four years of high school.
• Requires the possession (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire) a valid Illinois Commercial vehicle operator’s license (CDL).
• Requires elementary knowledge of the care and use of the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair activities.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the hazards of the trade and appropriate safety measures and precautions.

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires a willingness to respond to emergency situation 24 hours a day.
• Requires ability to work under inclement weather conditions.
• Requires ability to perform minor maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Requires ability to perform manual labor.
• Requires ability to follow safety standards and procedures.
• Requires ability to locate and obtain parts and supplies.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work is performed independently and requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform light to heavy labor. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires fieldwork to perform various types of inspections and repairs. When out in the field, risks physical hazards from working in and around traffic, heavy machinery, heights, confined spaces, and other underground utilities. Exposure to noise, vibration, hazardous and toxic materials, fumes, gases, and odors is routine.

Work requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform manual labor under all kinds of weather conditions. Work activities include combinations of sitting, standing, and walking and the ability to lift 50-100 pounds routinely. Work also requires the ability to see, hear, and smell in order to detect problems and be responsive to customer, team member, and personal safety. Must be able to work under stressful conditions at times.

Work requires the ability to foresee and prevent safety problems. Work must also follow appropriate safety procedures and the use of protective clothing and equipment including, steel-toed shoes and boots, hard hats, eye/ear protection, rain gear, gloves, traffic control equipment, and confined spaces safety kit.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance
• Requires possession of (or ability to obtain within (1) year of hire) a valid State of Illinois Commercial Vehicle Operator’s License (CDL)
• Requires working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair procedures including carpentry, electrical, welding, plumbing, masonry, painting, and ground maintenance.
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day
• Ability to work flexible hours, especially during winter months
• Passage of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check, motor vehicle history report, integrity test, employment and reference checks
• Successful completion of a twelve-month introductory period

SALARY RANGE: The salary range for this position is $56,662 – $76,579/annually with the starting salary generally at the entry step of the range. The position is a full-time, non-exempt position.

BENEFITS: The Village of Vernon Hills offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, please visit the Village's website at www.vernonhills.org/jobs or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vernonhillsil/ Submitting a resume through Indeed.com does not qualify as applying for the position and you will not be contacted. The position will remain open until filled. Interviews are anticipated to occur on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply by February 16, 2024.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person