General Maintenance Worker

Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District seeks a General Maintenance Worker for upkeep of district equipment, infrastructure, and facilities in all weather. The role involves heavy lifting, operating heavy equipment, and performing diverse maintenance tasks across sewers, lift stations, and buildings.

Wage range is $27.61-$31.02 per hour with potential CDL training assistance; on-call responsibilities and after-hours emergencies are required. Resumes due by 4:00 p.m. on October 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, standing or walking up to 2 hours at a time and up to 7 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Locate, inspect, clean, and repair manholes and sewer lines.
• Vacuum, clean, and degrease lift stations.
• Repair non-potable water lines, valves, and hydrants.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning and minor carpentry/plumbing at buildings.
• Conduct janitorial and groundskeeping duties.
• Remove snow and debris.
• Read and interpret maps and drawings.
• Transport liquid sewage sludge between treatment plants.

Job description

The Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District is looking for a qualified General Maintenance Worker. This position is a physically demanding job requiring the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis, stand or walk for up to 2 hours at a time and up to 7 hours per day. It also requires periodically being on-call and responding to after-hours emergencies, working in confined spaces, and working outside in all weather conditions. The position performs a variety of duties related to the upkeep and maintenance of District equipment, infrastructure, and facilities including:

• locating, inspecting, cleaning, and repairing manholes and sewer lines
• vacuuming, cleaning, and degreasing lift stations
• repairing non-potable water lines, valves, and hydrants
• operating a variety of heavy equipment
• performing heavy-duty cleaning and making minor carpentry and plumbing repairs to buildings
• performing janitorial and groundskeeping duties
• removing snow and debris
• reading and interpreting maps and drawings
• transportation of liquid sewage sludge from the District’s Southwest Treatment Plant to the Northeast Treatment Plant

The wage range for this position is $27.61 - $31.02. More detailed information about the position and benefits is located below. Resumes and applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Candidates with a CDL tanker certification are preferred, however, those candidates that don’t possess a CDL will be given the opportunity to obtain one within 11 months of hire. The District will assist with the financial obligation to obtain the CDL training. This position also requires a safe driving record and the ability to be covered by District vehicle insurance. The position requires the ability to use computers to enter work orders and requisitions, and use a GIS system.

Union Benefit Summary Sheet

General Maintenance Worker Job Description

Employment Application

EEO Form - Voluntary District employees are subject to the following criteria: All employees must establish and maintain permanent residency within 20 miles of the 2016 corporate limits of the District or a 45-minute drive from NEP under normal driving conditions. Newly hired employees must meet this criterion within six months from their first day of employment. View the Residency Boundary Map (PDF) for reference. Most employees must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to be covered by the District’s vehicle insurance policy. All maintenance employees must obtain a CDL license after 11 months of their hire date. Positions in the Maintenance, Wastewater Operations, and Storeroom are subject to the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters. Most positions are subject to a post-offer physical, motor vehicle registration screen, and drug screen. Some positions are also subject to a pre-placement screen based upon the physical requirements of the job. Employees required to have a CDL license are also subject to random substance screens in accordance with DOT guidelines.