Maintenance Technician

Experience Champaign Urbana; St. Joseph (IL); On-site; USD 30,872 - 40,101; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IMRF retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician in St. Joseph, Illinois. The technician will support public works operations, including streets, parks, and snow removal. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. Pay ranges from $22.41 to $29.11 per hour with benefits including health and retirement plans. Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license necessary.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months, training assistance available.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Basic computer proficiency in email and spreadsheets.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on infrastructure.
• Conduct seasonal duties such as mowing and snow removal.
• Maintain records using spreadsheets and software.
• Respond to emergency situations on call.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Basic computer proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Spreadsheets

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Full Time)

Village of St. Joseph, Illinois is hiring maintenance technicians to join our public works team. The role supports street, park, stormwater, building, and snow removal operations. Candidates must be able to safely operate heavy equipment, use email and spreadsheets for logs, and obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire. Positive attitude and strong customer service skills required. The position is open to both full‑time and part‑time opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.41 – $29.11 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include: Health, dental, and vision insurance; IMRF retirement plan; paid vacation, sick, holiday, personal leave, and more.

Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Public Works

Pay Grade: $22.41 – $29.11 (commensurate with experience)

Reports To: Public Works Director

FLSA Status: Hourly; Non‑Exempt

Position Summary: The village is seeking a dependable and hardworking maintenance technician to support streets, stormwater systems, parks, forestry, public buildings, and snow removal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (trucks, snowplows, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, mowers)
• Perform maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, parks, and buildings
• Carry out seasonal duties (mowing, leaf pickup, brush removal, tree trimming)
• Perform snow and ice control operations (plowing, salting, manual removal)
• Conduct basic facility repairs (plumbing, carpentry, concrete, light electrical work)
• Maintain accurate records and logs using spreadsheets and software
• Use email and mobile or desktop devices to communicate and manage tasks
• Follow safety protocols and village procedures
• Interact professionally with residents, coworkers, and contractors
• Respond to emergency or after‑hours situations as part of an on‑call rotation

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a CDL (Class B with air brake endorsement) within 6 months of hire (training assistance available)
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, digital recordkeeping)
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of general maintenance practices
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong customer service, communication skills, and positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency not required; proximity to village preferred
• Prior public works or municipal maintenance experience, or construction experience in street right‑of‑way
• Familiarity with stormwater systems and public facility maintenance
• Experience using GPS, mapping tools, or maintenance management software

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform manual tasks
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, dust, traffic, and construction environments

First review of applications will be May 5th. Positions open until filled. EOE.