The Village of Algonquin, IL

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews may be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

STARTING SALARY:                  $54,749.64, per the Local 150 union contract

HOURS PER WEEK:                   40+ hours per week. You will be required to have a flexible schedule (including nights and weekends) as you will be participating in a schedule as an on-call employee for the Department.

BENEFITS:                                   The Village of Algonquin has a competitive benefit package which currently includes: paid time off, paid holidays, voluntary options such as a flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, and life insurance as well as flexible spending accounts (health care and/or child care), a defined benefit pension plan through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, a deferred compensation 457(b) plan through Nationwide, and more.

Does the thought of working in an office make you shudder? Would you like being engaged in varied manual and semi-skilled labor jobs? Does operating hand tools, a truck, and other equipment sound like it’s right up your alley? Are you driven, focused, and motivated? Is helping the community something you value and want to be a part of?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a great fit for the Maintenance Worker I position within the Public Works Department!

GENERAL DUTIES: 

Duties include, but are not limited to: labor activities related to the maintenance of parks, public facilities and the Village’s urban forest, roadside trash collection, asphalt maintenance, painting, site improvements, wetland maintenance, street light maintenance, sprinkler system repairs, fencing repairs, street sign maintenance, and semi-skilled trade work (plumbing, electrical, roofing, and carpentry), and concrete work.  Work may also include various seasonal projects including, but not limited to, ice rink maintenance, snow plowing, sidewalk shoveling, installation/removal of holiday decorations, and the planting of annual flower displays.  The work may also include operation of motorized / heavy equipment.

REQUIREMENTS: 

High School Degree or equivalent or any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.  Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class “A”, with air brake and tanker endorsements, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of the date of hire (note: CDL training will be provided in-house for qualified hires).  Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.  Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

TO APPLY:  

Interested candidates are required to complete our employment application and attach a resume.  Mailed or dropped off applications and resumes will not be accepted.

 The Village of Algonquin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.