Maintenance Worker I - Utilities Department

Mokena Police; Mokena, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Village of Mokena is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker I in the Utilities Department. This role supports water and wastewater facilities with general labor, maintenance, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include repairing water mains, sewer infrastructure, cleaning drainage systems, and participating in snow/ice control. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver’s license with CDL-B potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of operation and maintenance of trucks, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with ability to obtain Class B CDL.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in wet, hot, cold, noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Repair broken water mains and water distribution system components.
• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer manholes and related infrastructure.
• Clean sanitary sewers, culverts, gutters, and other drainage structures.
• Perform utility locating activities.
• Perform periodic maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery at wastewater facilities.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, spreaders and similar equipment.
• Maintain village grounds through mowing, brush cutting, landscaping, and vegetation maintenance.
• Perform janitorial and general facility maintenance duties.
• Participate in snow and ice control operations.
• Perform related Public Works and Utilities duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Truck/tractor/mowers operation

Job description

Maintenance Worker I - Utilities Department

The Village of Mokena is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I within the Utilities Department. This position performs a variety of general labor, maintenance, and equipment operation duties supporting the Village’s water and wastewater facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the repair of broken water mains and other water distribution system maintenance.
• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer manholes and related infrastructure.
• Clean sanitary sewers, culverts, gutters, and other drainage structures using sewer jetting equipment or hand tools.
• Perform utility locating activities.
• Perform periodic maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery associated with wastewater treatment facilities.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, spreaders, and similar equipment as assigned.
• Maintain Village grounds, including mowing, brush cutting, landscaping, and vegetation maintenance.
• Perform janitorial and general facility maintenance duties.
• Participate in snow and ice control operations.
• Perform related Public Works and Utilities duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of trucks, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in wet, hot, cold, noisy, and other challenging field conditions.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting annual salary is $68,494.23 with structured step increases and annual cost of living adjustments.
• Excellent benefits package including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and health, dental, and life insurance.
• Submit a list of five professional references

The Village of Mokena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Village of Mokena | 11004 Carpenter Street Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]