Mokena, IL – Maintenance Worker I – Utilities Department

Village of Mokena; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

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

Key duties include repairing water mains, maintaining sewer infrastructure, equipment operation, and performing snow/ice control while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to operate trucks, tractors, mowers and similar equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with ability to obtain a Class B CDL.
• Physically demanding work and ability to lift over 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in various field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair of broken water mains and water distribution maintenance.
• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer manholes and related infrastructure.
• Clean sewers, culverts, gutters, and drainage structures.
• Perform utility locating activities.
• Maintain mechanical equipment and machinery at wastewater facilities.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, spreaders and similar equipment.
• Maintain village grounds including mowing and landscaping.
• Perform janitorial and general facility maintenance.
• Participate in snow and ice control operations.
• Perform related Public Works and Utilities duties.

Skills

Maintenance tools knowledge

Workplace safety

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Hazard awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Position open until filled.

The Village of Mokena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.