Maintenance Worker Utilities Division – Public Works Department

Village of Glen Ellyn; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

IMRF retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking qualified applicants for Maintenance Worker I (MWI) or Maintenance Worker II (MWII) in the Water & Sewer Division. The role supports operation, maintenance, and repair of the village’s water distribution and sewer systems.

Requires dependable, safety-focused individuals for after-hours emergency response. MWI requires 1 year of general construction/maintenance experience; MWII requires 3–5 years in water & sewer maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or advanced training preferred.
• MWI requires 1 year of general construction/maintenance experience; MWII requires 3–5 years in water and sewer maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate vehicles and heavy-duty tools safely.
• Assist the public and contractors with inquiries.
• Perform water main/service locating; detect leaks.
• Install/maintain/repair water services, mains, valves, meters, hydrants.
• Assist in water plant and lift stations maintenance.
• Maintain/repair sanitary and storm sewer mains and structures.
• Repair sewer services and perform sewer televising.
• Record work time and materials in computer.
• Set up safe work zones and use safety gear.
• Assist in emergency response operations.
• Participate in snow removal per plan.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Loader operation

Skid steer operation

Snowplow operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or advanced training preferred

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Skid steer

Snowplow trucks

Job description

Salary $27.49 – $38.49 Hourly MWI
$28.87 – $40.42 Hourly MWII

Location 30 S Lambert Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL

Status Full – Time, Non-Exempt

Job ID 24–26 Maint. Worker PW Utilities

Description

The Village is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker I (MWI) or Maintenance Worker II (MWII) within the Water & Sewer Division. This role supports the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Village’s water distribution and sewer collection systems. The position requires a dependable, safety focused individual who is committed to high-quality public service.

Under the direction of the Division’s Crew Leader, the Municipal Worker performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to water and sewer infrastructure. The position requires participation in emergency response during and after hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Applicant Skills

• Perform JULIE locates for water and sewer
• Operation of backhoe or Mini Excavator for water and sewer excavations
• Operation of a flusher and/or combination unit for sewer cleaning
• Ability to repair/replace fire hydrants, water valves, water mains & services
• Class ‘B’ CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy-duty tools properly & safely.
• Assist the general public and private contractors with questions and concerns.
• Perform water main and service locating; detect water leaks with a correlator.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair water services, mains, valves, meters, and hydrants.
• Assist in maintaining the water plant and lift stations.
• Maintain, clean and repair sanitary and storm sewer mains and structures.
• Repair sewer services and perform sewer televising.
• Prepare accurate work records including time spent and materials used, with entry into a computer.
• Set‑up safe work zones and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Assist in emergency response operations.
• Participate in snow removal operations according to the snow and ice removal plan.

Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possession of a college degree or advanced training is preferred. For MWI, one (1) year of experience in general construction and maintenance work is a plus, for MWII the expectation would be 3‑5 years’ experience, in water and sewer maintenance and construction.

Required License: Valid driver’s license of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake or ability to obtain within a defined period; current possession of a CDL ‘B’ or ‘A’ is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to operate various types of heavy‑duty tools and equipment including backhoe, loader, skid steer, and snowplow trucks and equipment.

Work Environment / Physical Environment

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, lifting and/or moving (up to 75 pounds), grasping, pulling/pushing, twisting, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, occasional typing, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Employee occasionally works around vibrations and noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces and underground trenches, heights, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme outdoor temperatures. Work environment includes primarily outdoor work in various types of weather conditions, with some indoor work as well.

Work Schedule

The general work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to respond to after‑hours call‑backs and be prepared for and confront emergency conditions as necessary.

Salary / Benefits

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position (overtime eligible) with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, a 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. The hourly pay range for a MWI is $27.49‑38.49 and a MWII is $28.87‑ $40.42, starting pay to commensurate with experience.

THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER