Maintenance Worker

Village of Hanover Park; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Public Works Department. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repair duties for water mains and sanitary sewers, ensuring the effective functioning of the community's water distribution system. The position offers opportunities to engage in various activities, including emergency response and customer service. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to public service. Join a supportive team that values inclusivity and offers a range of generous benefits.

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Free Gym Membership

Free Public Transit

Annual Employee Awards & Appreciation Event

Annual Employee Picnic

Annual Holiday Party

Qualifications

• Two years experience in water/sewer or street maintenance and repair.
• Valid class B Illinois CDL with Air Brake endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains water mains and sanitary sewers.
• Responds to emergency calls 24/7 and performs related duties.
• Repairs water distribution systems and sewage collection systems.

Skills

Water/Sewer Maintenance

Street Maintenance

Emergency Response

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jetting/Root-Cutting Machine

Front-End Loader

Pickup Truck

Concrete Saws

Job description

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days

Paid Personal Days: Celebrate holidays when it matters most to you—inclusivity is key.

Life Insurance: Policy equal to your annual salary, fully paid by the Village.

Pension Plan: With generous employer contributions.

Medical Insurance: Only 11% employee contribution.

Dental Insurance: Free single coverage.

Annual Employee Awards & Appreciation Event

Annual Employee Picnic

Annual Holiday Party

Wellness Events

Free Gym Membership

Free Public Transit: First month of rides is on us!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled duties in the installation of water mains and sanitary sewers, and may perform or be trained in other related activities in any or all of the following divisions of the Public Works Department: Forestry and Streets divisions.

• Maintains and repairs water distribution system including broken water mains, distribution valves, B-boxes, fire hydrants, using shovels, wrenches, and other related items.
• Maintains and repairs Village sewage collection system when blockage occurs, using a jetting/root-cutting machine; checks, televises and flushes system to identify and correct potential problems; cleans laterals, collectors, manholes and trunk sewer lines.
• Repairs both commercial and residential water meters, inspects meter installations for defective operation, leakage or other related difficulties, replaces meters and cables, installs new meters and outside read-outs, installs water shut-off valves.
• Investigates customer complaints, tests and disassembles various sizes of water meters, cleans mechanisms, repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Turns water on and off for water leaks, delinquent bills and new accounts, and vacant buildings.
• Repairs yards using shovels, rakes, tampers, and other hand equipment; and repairs fences using posts and concrete.
• Assists in the snow and ice removal program operating a front-end loader to load salt, a pickup truck with a plow, and 1-ton, 2-1/2-ton, and 5-ton dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders.
• Assists in the brush pickup program utilizing a chipper for the disposal of branches and tree parts; assists in tree trimming using a trimmer and loading tree parts into a truck.
• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment, such as changing filters and oil on concrete saws and using vises to disassemble pipes and meters.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor. Reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than end of the employee's work shift. Follows recognized safe work practices.
• Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Performs other duties, as requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years experience in water/sewer or street maintenance and repair;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Requires possession of a valid class B Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.