Winter Seasonal

Village of Hoffman Estates; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Hoffman Estates is seeking a seasonal snow removal worker to support maintenance crews during winter months. The role involves responding to residents and staff in a courteous, professional manner and participating in snow removal operations at village sites and roads.

Typical schedule is 40 hours weekly for about 12 weeks from December to March, with some hours outside the normal schedule for snow and ice control.

Responsibilities

• Participates in snow removal operations at Village maintained sites, streets, and cul-de-sacs.
• Assists crews with snow/ice control related activities, as assigned.
• Assists Traffic Operations crews with related activities, including sign fabrication, sign posting, pothole patching, street repairs and barricade maintenance.
• Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning and lubricating.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and assignments, including floor sweeping, window cleaning and site maintenance activities.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and assignments, including painting.
• Operates and properly maintains all tools and equipment needed to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities listed above while adhering to all safety rules and practices.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Provides general assistance to various maintenance crews during the winter months. Responds to and interacts with residents, employees and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional and effective manner. Participated in snow removal operations both inside and outside of normal shift hours.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE

40 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks from December to March

Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

May include hours outside of the normal schedule for snow and ice removal

BENEFITS

There are no benefits associated with this seasonal position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in snow removal operations at Village maintained sites, streets, and cul-de-sacs.
• Assists crews with snow/ice control related activities, as assigned.
• Assists Traffic Operations crews with related activities, including sign fabrication, sign posting, pothole patching, street repairs and barricade maintenance.
• Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning and lubricating.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and assignments, including floor sweeping, window cleaning and site maintenance activities.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and assignments, including painting.
• Operates and properly maintains all tools and equipment needed to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities listed above while adhering to all safety rules and practices.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned. storage.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

X None required Supervisory responsibilities are required to be carried out in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPUTER SKILLS

The designated education and experience levels best describe the minimum requirement needed to fulfill the essential job functions. However, any combination of equivalent education or experience may be considered.

Education Level

• High school education with vocational training
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two or more years of college coursework in related field
• Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• Master's degree (M.A.)
• Doctoral degree (PhD)

Experience Level

• X No prior experience or training required
• Six months to one year related experience
• Two or more years of college coursework in related field
• One to two years related experience
• Two to four years related experience
• Four to ten years related experience

Additional Experience

• Experience in supervisory capacity...
• Experience in management capacity…
• Must meet the requirements as set by the Fire & Police Commission

Computer Skills

• Entry and processing of data
• Word Processing data
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Specialized applications:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Valid Driver's License Required

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

English Language/Communication Skills

• Basic skills – Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow basic verbal or written instructions and provide appropriate feedback. Ability to read, comprehend and/or create routine correspondence and memos using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Ability to effectively convey information one-on-one or to small groups of employees or customers.
• Intermediate skills – Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow complex verbal or written instructions from multiple sources. Ability to provide appropriate feedback by asking probing questions and/or suggesting alternative approaches. Ability to read, comprehend, create and explain to others complex correspondence, reports and/or manuals. Ability to convey procedures and policies one-on-one or in groups to employees or customers.
• Advanced skills – Ability to read or interpret all types of documents including safety rules and regulations, and procedure manuals. Ability to create and edit reports and correspondence from varied source material using appropriate style and format. Clearly convey instructions to employees or team. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of customers answering questions appropriately.
• Business skills – Ability to read, research, and analyze general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports, finance documents or government laws and regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, manuals and draft policies and procedures. Ability to effectively make presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, citizens, or other agencies.
• Specialized skills – Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional, scientific, or technical manuals, procedures, plans schematics, maps, blueprints, licenses, and/or legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from managers, customers, business community or regulatory agencies. Ability to draft responses to complex or technical issues and/or effectively present technical concepts or information to managers, customers, or other agencies in concise understandable terms.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to speak and/or read, write and comprehend.
• A Plus
• Preferred
• Required language: N/A

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The required competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for successful job performance.

Ability to:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift or move 50-100 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to operate equipment, such as a hand operated salt spreader, snow shovel, hand saw, pruners, pole saw, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a Village vehicle to pick up and return auto parts to various locations in the Northwest suburbs. Must be familiar with the area.
• Steel-toe safety shoes are required. (not provided by employer)
• Minimum age required is 18.