Maintenance Worker - General Operations

Elk Grove; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Job summary

Elk Grove Village in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Worker (General Operations) in the Public Works Department. The role requires manual labor, operation of light and heavy equipment, and a commitment to public service.

The successful candidate will support street, water, sewer, and urban forestry activities and respond to emergencies. This union position offers 40-hour weeks, overtime as needed, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and IMRF pension.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Physical labor with operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Experience in Public Works activities preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to off-hours emergencies.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with clean record; CDL Class B with tanker and air brake endorsements or obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Patching asphalt, street sweeping, tree/brush removal, leaf collection, sign maintenance, sewer cleaning, stormwater repairs, water main/service line repairs, and concrete work.
• Enter and update asset management software for accurate maintenance records.
• Operate heavy trucks and equipment to repair and maintain Village infrastructure.
• Assist with setup, teardown, and cleanup of Village special events.
• Perform snow plowing and salt spreading as part of 24/7 winter operations.

Skills

Public Works experience

Manual labor

Communication skills

Overtime readiness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JOB POSTING
MAINTENANCE WORKER (GENERAL OPERATIONS)- PUBLIC WORKS

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community that is home to the largest consolidated business park in North America, is seeking a dynamic, detailed and skills-oriented candidate for the position of Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and is home to approximately 5,600 businesses, located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park.

The Public Works Department maintains Village-owned property, infrastructure, and equipment. It consists of the General Operations Division, the Utilities Division, and the Engineering Division. The Department maintains water and sewer utilities, public streets and rights-of-way, urban forestry, land, engineering, facilities, and fleet services.

The Maintenance Worker is a union position under the general supervision of a Public Works Foreman. This position will primarily be assigned to the General Operations Division but will be expected to assist in other Activities as directed. The position performs operation, maintenance, and repair activities for the Village’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life in our exceptional community.The position will be involved in various Public Works activities within the operational areas of streets, land, and forestry. The position performs tasks in response to emergency overtime situations, sewer clogs, water main breaks, and snow and ice control.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes assigned tasks such as asphalt patching, street sweeping, tree and brush removal, leaf collection, sign maintenance, sewer cleaning, stormwater system repairs, water main and service line repairs, and concrete work.
• Entering and updating data in the Village’s asset management software to maintain accurate records of asset inventory, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Operating heavy trucks and equipment to repair and maintain Village infrastructure.
• Assisting with the setup, teardown, and cleanup of Village special events.
• Performing snow plowing and salt spreading as part of 24/7 winter operations to ensure safe roadway conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. This position is physically demanding and requires semi-skilled manual labor and the operation of various light and heavy-duty equipment.Working knowledge and experience in Public Works activities; skill in operating power tools and equipment; and effective communication skills.Candidates must exhibit a passion for public service and a willingness to work overtime and respond to off-hours emergencies.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Driver’s License with a safe driving record. Required to have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements or to obtain licenses within six (6) months of employment.

HIRING RATE AND SALARY:

The salary range for this position will be $32.26 - $46.39 per hour. Candidates will only be offered a non-negotiable starting salary of $32.26 per hour per union contract.

OPENING DATE:

November 2, 2026

HOURS OF WORK:

40 hours per week. Emergency overtime as needed/required. Alternating weekend standby assignments required.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, this position is participating in an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be contacted for an interview if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. The position is Open Until Filled.

Elk Grove Village: The Exceptional Community

Elk Grove Village prides itself on being "The Exceptional Community":

Elk Grove Village continues to have the lowest combined property tax rate among comparable Cook County.

The Village was rankedas the third most affordable community for homebuyers in the country in a study conducted by Storage Cafe . According to the study, Elk Grove Village has the qualities of: "a tight-knit and friendly community, great schools, safety and more."

In 2022, Business Facilities Magazine ranked Elk Grove Village asthe number one location in the United States for companies seeking to locate within industrial parks. The magazine also ranked the Elk Grove Village Business Park as #1 in the United States.

Also in 2022, Illinois Real Estate Journal's magazine awarded Elk Grove Village their "Municipality of the Year" award . The Village was judged on criteria includingthe size and scope of significant development projects over the last year, key economic development accomplishments, and how the Village provided grants and/or financial support for real estate projects.

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