Maintenance Worker I job in Wilmette
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Job Ref: | EPW2018-July | Organization: | Village of Wilmette | Job Category: |
Water and Sewers
Facilities Construction Management | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Illinois (IL) | City: | Wilmette | Post Code: | 60091 | Salary and Benefits: | Salary range $52,994 to $70,321 with excellent benefits | Post Date: | 07/11/2018 |
The Village of Wilmette is seeking to fill the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I in the Engineering and Public Works Department. General Responsibilities: The person in this position will work under the direction of an assigned supervisor and will be responsible for a variety of maintenance duties. This semi-skilled position performs manual work in general facilities and in public works construction and maintenance activities. This could include maintenance work on streets, alleys, parking lots, sidewalks, street lighting system, traffic signs, parkways, parkway trees and landscape plantings, and the water distribution and sewer systems. Work involves various tasks, requiring the use of hand tools and light to heavy equipment used in general maintenance and repair activities. This position requires availability for emergency response (overtime) outside of normal working hours, which includes participation in the On-Call Specialist program, snow plowing operations, water main breaks and other related tasks as assigned. Position Requirements: The successful applicant will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least two years of experience with operating heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Work is often performed under difficult conditions, including extreme weather and confined spaces. The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis. Sufficient strength and agility are required to perform manual tasks for prolonged periods. The successful candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL, Class B) with air brakes and tanker endorsements is preferred, or must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment. Compensation and Benefits: The starting salary is $52,994 with a salary range of $52,994 to $70,321 to include an excellent benefits package. Benefits include participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and voluntary participation in a deferred compensation program (457 plan). Selection Process: Conditional offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment physical examination which includes a back evaluation and drug and alcohol screening, background investigation and a driver’s license records check with the Secretary of State’s Office. Interested candidates should apply with a resume, cover letter and complete an employment application which may be downloaded from the Village’s website at www.wilmette.com and submit all documents electronically to HumanResources@wilmette.com. An initial review of employment applications will occur on Friday, July 20, 2018. Paper submissions will not be accepted. The position will remain open until filled. The Village of Wilmette is an Equal Opportunity Employer |