General Utility Worker I

Village of Lake in the Hills, IL; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Lake in the Hills is seeking a Maintenance Worker to assist with day-to-day upkeep of streets, parks, and public properties. The role covers equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs under the Public Properties Superintendent.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of public works experience or related field, and an Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement; willingness to learn safety practices and work outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year public works experience or related field.
• Must possess or obtain Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement in a timely fashion.
• Ability to operate a variety of manual and powered tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and light- to medium-duty vehicles to perform maintenance and repair activities.
• Inspects and maintains Village-owned equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Assists with the repair and maintenance of streets, curbs, sidewalks, and related infrastructure.
• Operates street signs installation and pavement markings, directs traffic around work sites.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and structural systems and building facilities.
• Responds to after-hours callbacks and emergency conditions as necessary.
• Maintains records and documentation of work performed.

Skills

Public works experience

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Skidsteer

Power saw

Job description

This position performs semi-skilled to skilled assistance with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Village infrastructure including streets, right-of-ways, the airport, parks and other public properties. This position reports to the Public Properties Superintendent or designee. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates a variety of manual and powered tools, equipment, and light- to medium-duty vehicles to perform assigned maintenance and repair activities. Equipment may include drills, power saws, ballfield preparation machines, shovels, rakes, push and riding mowers, string trimmers, wheelbarrows, tampers, rototillers, compressors, chippers, jackhammers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, and other equipment. Receives training in the safe operation and care of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspects Village-owned equipment, identifies maintenance and repair needs, and performs preventive maintenance to correct deficiencies and extend equipment service life.
• Maintains an inventory of materials and supplies.
• Assists with the repair and maintenance of streets, curbs, sidewalks, and related infrastructure, including shoveling and spreading asphalt and asphalt base materials, applying hot and cold patch, filling and sealing road cracks, and performing street patching and reconstruction.
• Operates concrete cutting and breaking equipment; pours and assists in finishing concrete and masonry; constructs concrete forms and performs rough carpentry work.
• Assists with the installation of street signs and the application of pavement markings and striping on streets and parking lots.
• Installs barricades and cones and directs and controls traffic around work sites during street maintenance and repair activities.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean Village streets and gutters along assigned routes.
• Assists with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of storm sewers, manholes, catch basins, culverts, and related drainage infrastructure.
• Inspects and maintains rivers, creeks, lakes, dams, and other related areas as assigned.
• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing Village property, weed control, and other related tasks.
• Trims trees along parkways; rakes, vacuums, and loads fallen leaves; performs brush pickup and storm-damage cleanup; chips brush as necessary; and transports collected materials to landfill or designated disposal sites.
• Removes trash from parks, rights-of-way, detention areas, open spaces, and other Village properties.
• Operates necessary equipment during ice and snow events.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs to parks equipment, retaining walls, yards, and fences.
• Moves furniture, paints public facilities, cleans facilities, and performs other general building and property maintenance tasks.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and structural systems and equipment, including HVAC systems, elevators, and other facility hardware, within the limits of the employee's knowledge, training, and qualifications.
• Follows appropriate safety precautions and all departmental and Village safety policies. Identifies and reports hazards to the supervisor and recommends corrective actions.
• Responds to after-hours callbacks and prepares for and responds to emergency conditions as necessary to maintain efficient and effective Village services.
• Maintains records and documentation of work performed and prepares reports regarding street-sweeping routes and related activities.

High school diploma or equivalent, with one-year public works experience or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Must possess or obtain in a timely fashion an Illinois Class 'B' commercial driver's license with air brakes endorsement.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, the general public and immediate supervisor.

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize a variety of manual and power equipment.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedules.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with ordinances, regulations, established policies and department procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements required in operation of construction equipment including backhoes, skidsteers, end loaders, power saws, small and large trucks, and assorted tools commonly used in Public Works operations.
• Must have sufficient visual ability to operate equipment and trucks during daylight and night hours to observe unsafe roadways, to read and write reports and correspondence. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include climbing stairs/ladders, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment and lifting heavy objects.

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to perform work where environmental factors such as irate individuals, weather conditions, confined space entry and work in heights may cause discomfort.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, and vibration.
• The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.