JOBS

Bricklayers District Council Training Center (DCTC) accepts year-round applications for its Apprenticeship Training Program 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at DCTC, 2140 Corporate Dr., Addison, IL. Bricklayers install brick, stone, tile, marble, etc., by constructing or repairing walls, partitions, fireplaces, sewers and various structures. Get your applications HERE. Get directions HERE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, Mondays through Fridays between 8:00am – 3:00pm, at the DCTC office. Application MUST be submitted in person per Department of Labor requirements. Required documents are:

• Birth certificate
• Government issued ID
• Social Security card
• $20.00 application fee (cash, check or money order payable to DCTC)
• This program is for anyone who is interested, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Lyons-based Glaziers Local 27 accepts applications into its Apprentice Training Program from 9 a.m. to noon, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of EVERY month at its office, 4225 Lawndale Ave., Lyons, IL. You MUST call for an appointment. Find out more about their programs HERE. Glaziers specialize in glass and architectural metal work and are responsible for cutting, installing, and repairing glass in various building applications like windows, doors, skylights, and curtainwalls. Get directions HERE.
Entry Process:

• Complete application forms at the JATC office in Lyons at 4225 Lawndale Ave.
• Applications are available (as determined by the JATC) on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 9am-12pm. Call the office for an appointment.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Submit a $25.00 application fee (no personal checks).
• Submit required documents – High School Diploma or GED, valid Driver’s License, social security card, birth certificate.
• Must pass a written math aptitude test – 70% or higher passing grade.
• Applicant must seek employment. Once hired, prior to starting work, the applicant must meet with the coordinator, present the “Letter of Intent to Hire” from the contractor stating name, address, telephone number, and social security number.
• Must take a drug screening within 48 hours or 2 working days after notification from the apprenticeship coordinator.
• Applicant must pass an in-person interview with the JATC.
• Applicant must pay a non-refundable initiation fee before beginning work.

The Painters & Allied trades District Council #30 North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute will accept applications year-round at the District Council Apprenticeship School located at 1905 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, Illinois.
Trades include – Painter Decorator, Drywall Finisher, Industrial Coatings & Lining Specialist & Glaziers (in certain areas).
All applicants must meet the following qualifications:
-Age 17
-Education – Furnish a high school diploma, or a copy of GED. This must be provided at the start of class. (applicants must get a Letter of Intent to Hire from employer)
-All applicants must be legal resident.
All applicants will be kept on file for a period of 2 years. It is recommended that you keep your records current at the apprentice office.
The number of qualified applicants placed in “on the job” training, depends on the demand for labor in the jurisdiction of Painters District Council No. 39.
Applicants should understand that the Painting, Decorating and Drywall Finishing Industry will require, in order to protect your health and safety, regulations that must be followed as determined by each job assignment. May require movement from job site, at times, is a seasonal occupation and the ability to work heights (ladders & scaffolding).
Classroom instruction will begin at different times during the year. Classes must be attended. Each class is of 8 hours duration, the term of apprenticeship is 3 years.
NCIFTI will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. NCIFTI will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal  Regulations, part 30.
Should you have further questions, feel free to call (630) 966-1451 for more information or you may visit the website by clicking on Learn More.

Connect to a Career in Green Energy. Find a new career in the growing green energy industry. They can help connect you to the training needed to enter a job in clean energy, construction, building trades and more.
Careers in green energy offer a wide range of opportunities. Goodwill’s clean energy training programs help ensure that everyone—especially those from historically underserved communities—can access these valuable career paths.
Clean Energy Training Programs & Support Services:

• Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program: Provides clean jobs training and a career pipeline through 13 workforce hubs across Illinois.
• Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program: Prepares individuals for careers in clean energy, construction and building trades.
• Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program: Offers support services like tools, mentoring, travel stipends, work clothes, certifications and childcare.
• Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program: Provides training, mentorship and business planning for clean energy businesses through 13 regional contractor incubators.
• Clean Energy Prime Contractor Accelerator Program: Mentoring and capacity building for contractors working on large-scale clean energy projects.
• Support Services: Program participants can receive services including bus cards, gas cards, training stipend, childcare assistance or mental health counseling.

DU-COMM is a large, consolidated center located in DuPage County that serves 45 Police and Fire/EMS agencies. They are seeking qualified applicants to join their team to play a critical role in the emergency response for the communities that they serve.
-They will train on all DU-COMM and member agency Telecommunicator protocols, procedures, and operations to complete the certification programs for Call Taking, then Police and/or Fire.
-Answer 9-1-1 and other incoming phone calls and process requests for Police, Fire, and EMS with accuracy.
-Promptly and courteously communicate with citizens and member agency personnel while assisting them.
-Accurately perform data entry on requests for service, tracking unit status, and other information provided by field personnel while verifying key details.
-Monitor assigned radio channel and dispatch calls to appropriate police or fire units, via radio, and coordinate additional response as needed.
-Perform routine notifications to outside agencies, including but not limited to: utilities, public works, non-member agencies, businesses, and citizens.
-Efficiently operate a variety of communications center equipment and software, including but not limited to: Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), telephone system, radio, call check, mapping programs, messaging, and available resources.
-Become certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), LEADS, NIMS, CPR, and other certifications as necessary.
-Telecommunicator is trained and certified in medical and fire dispatching to provide critical life-saving assistance for the caller. Click HERE to apply.
-Pay range for Telecommunicator 1 is $65,478 to $73,008 paid hourly and Telecommunicator 2 is $70,782 to $98,738. Once certified on Police or Fire as TC2, step increases, COLA increases, overtime, comp time, and stipends are also available.
Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) of 208 hours each year once phone certified
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Group health insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO plans
• $30,000 group life insurance
• IMRF pension
• Union representation by Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (ILFOPLC)
• Tactical/MERIT/IL-TERT dispatcher opportunities
• Uniform Allowance
• Holiday Pay

Edward Don and Company is looking for a Customer Experience Agent to join their team. This position will be responsible for the management or provision of technical and/or non-technical customer service. Salary is $17.25 an hour. Health benefit offerings include medical, dental, prescription plans, maternity, and more. They offer 401k plans to education assistance as well and more.
Responsibilities:

• Proactively communicate to all internal and external related parties to exceed customer’s expectations.
• Respond timely and accurately to all incoming customer correspondence along with thorough documentation.
• Receives customers’ requests by telephone, email or chat, analyzes requests, provides information requested or ascertains who best can provide the information, and routes the request to the proper person.
• Demonstrates ownership of customer requests with follow through, documentation and complete resolution.
• Assists in returns and replacements as needed.
• Analyzes transactions, corrects records, and adjusts errors.
• Provide accurate information regarding pricing and availability of in-stock items.
• Resolves customer questions related to orders, places orders where opportunity is present.
• Maintains 90% minimum average in customer service and sales area quality assurance reviews.
• Has knowledge of product line, prices, delivery time, drop ship items, various marketing promotional services, and similar data, as required.
• Remain current with product knowledge by attending vendor meetings/training and participating in provided training/education.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the distribution team.
• Report any system or product inaccuracies timely.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Staff Accountant. The job duties of the Staff Accountant include, but are not limited to, performing advanced professional level duties and responsibilities in the field of accounting; preparing and maintaining account ledgers, reporting of financial data, formulating reports and reconciliations; processing liability and workers compensation insurance claims; assisting with special projects and providing efficient and courteous service to Village residents, employees and the general public.
This is a full-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $72,989 to $102,184, with an anticipated starting salary of $72,989 to $87,586 depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities:

• Completes month end reconciliations; identifies and prepares journal entries; prepares financial reports.
• Analyzes documentation to ensure accounts reconcile at month end.
• Prepares audit materials; prepare and organize financial reports and records.
• Prepares flow bill contributions.
• Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies and appropriate regulations.
• Completes complex reconciliation on escrow account and restoration deposits.
• Acts as a liaison to coordinate insurance renewal for liability coverage.
• Identifies and records Fire SSA18 property tax contributions and coordinates payments; maintains documentation and records of payment.
• Prepares tax revenue collections spreadsheet based on tax levy appropriations of collections, tracks and monitors tax revenue collections.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts to promote a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Seasonal Veterinary Preprofessional for the summer of 2026. As the Seasonal Veterinary Preprofessional, you will work under the guidance of the Conservation Center’s veterinary team by taking care of sick, orphaned, and injured wildlife. This position offers job experience and training in veterinary care perfect for those starting a career in veterinary care.
Schedule averages 40 hours per week, over 12 weeks. This does include holidays as well as 1 weekend day per week.
This position starts in May of 2026 and works up to 4 months.
$16 per hour.
What You’ll Do:

• Provide routine and emergency care to a diverse range of wildlife.
• Assist in medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
• Collaborate on euthanasia and postmortem examinations when required.
• Maintain accurate medical and procedural records.
• Safely handle and restrain wildlife.
• Perform daily husbandry duties, including cleaning, feeding, and monitoring patient enclosures.
• Follow all safety and biosecurity policies to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers in a positive, team-oriented setting.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a Dental Health Assistant to join their Dental Team in Wheaton. Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred, however, are willing to train you for this role. This is an on-call position with a flexible schedule allowing you to work no more than 1000 per year. In this role, you will be performing work of moderate difficulty providing assistance to dentists and dental hygienists. Salary is $17.00 an hour.
Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance and support to staff and clients of the Dental Program.
• Establishes and maintains client files and charts; enters client data into computer systems including revising or updating addresses and telephone numbers; schedules appointments.
•  Ensures that release forms or consent forms have been signed; prepares various forms and worksheets.
• Sets up clinic rooms with appropriate supplies, including off-site clinics; processes daily reports; monitors on hand supplies and coordinates replenishment as needed.
• Assists in performance of dental procedures including passing instruments and materials; follows guidelines in handling materials and cleaning surfaces also ensures sterilization of instruments.
• Obtains health histories from patients by conducting patient interviews and follows-up on client status.
• Performs duties necessary to close clinics.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• May assist with determining client eligibility; if bilingual, may assist clients communicate with non-bilingual staff.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work as a Community Support Specialist on their Intensive Case Management team. The ideal candidate will be able to project warmth and sincerity in effectively working with clients. The program is part of comprehensive community behavioral health system that includes crisis services, adult intensive services/residential services, forensic behavioral health, substance use treatment, and psychiatric services.
This full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, is based at their Central Public Health Center. This position involves 60% of client services provided in the community, with some office-based sessions. This position will provide an opportunity to engage in advocacy, education, and referral services to clients with severe mental illness. In this role, you will also need to have knowledge of harm reduction practices, stages of change and motivation enhancement treatment. The new team member will have the ability to work collaboratively with community providers in order to achieve client goals. Their Intensive Case Management Team provides a supportive approach towards recovery and resiliency oriented, intensive, community-based rehabilitation and outreach service for adults.
This Full-Time position offers a generous DuPage County, benefit package which includes paid training, 12 paid holidays,12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days and accrued sick leave. Health, dental and vision insurance. This is also a pension eligible position which means there is a guaranteed retirement savings plan. Also offer tuition reimbursement and supervision to assist you in obtaining your master’s degree and clinical licensure. DuPage County Health Department is also a qualified employer under the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program and offers certification reimbursement after one year.

• Acts as client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services; works collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals.
• Develops and maintains client treatment plans; provides intervention to support client self-management of their illness.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage clients with comprehensive needs in their recovery process.
• Maintains professional relationships with community systems and resources to further support client needs
• Acts as a liaison between healthcare resources and clients; participates in client staffing and team meetings.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions; meets established productivity standards; performs concurrent documentation.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients.
• Participates in emergency activities as assigned.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• May transport clients using an agency-owned vehicle.
• Provides skill building and case management support to clients in the community; works collaboratively with other clinical staff.
• Works during assigned business hours, allowing for flexibility in the schedule.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at their Lombard location. The ideal candidate will be able to assist nurses and prescribers in a busy outpatient psychiatric clinic and promote the efficient movement of clients through the clinic. They are looking for someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service to clients seeking behavioral health services. The hours for this position will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm with an occasional evening working from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Starting salary is $30,517.50.
This position offers a full DuPage County benefit package, which includes 12 paid holidays, 12 days of paid vacation, 5 paid personal days, accrued sick leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental time. This is also a pension-eligible position, and they are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Responsibilities:

• Take client vital signs and record in ECR.
• Inventory and monitor supplies.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.Adherestodepartmentguidelinesforattendanceandpunctuality. Participates in emergency responseactivities as assigned.
• Maintainsconfidentialityofprivilegedinformationandadherestopatientprivacylaws. Demonstratessensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• If bilingual, may assist with interpretation. (salary stipend provided to bilingual candidates).
• Assist with filling out forms.
• Monitor and log equipment data.

Jel Sert has a Production Department Manager position open. This newly created role within their manufacturing environment is designed to provide comprehensive training and development. The selected candidate will get the unique opportunity to rotate through the three key manufacturing departments, Blending, Liquid, and Powder, while gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience. Throughout this period, the manager will be trained and mentored by the senior management team, who will offer guidance, support, and expertise to foster professional growth and ensure the manager is well-prepared for this role. This fresh approach will ensure a well-rounded understanding of the production process before the manager is assigned to a specific production department.
The Production Department Manager will manage and coordinate the activities of Jel Sert’s Manufacturing Department to obtain optimum operational efficiency and maximize profits. The Department Manager will respond to all production issues by pursuing and implementing solutions. The manager will follow all production and organizational objectives and be responsible for the Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of production within the department.
The minimum annual compensation for the Production Department Manager is $116,734. Regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for their benefits programs, which can be reviewed here.

• Safety awareness and utilize KPA System.
• Compliance with SQF requirements (HACCP, Verification of CCP’s etc.).
• Sanitation and housekeeping.
• Planning of production requirements.
• Departmental Goals, Training, Discipline and Accountability.
• Inventory reporting.
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• New Item Development and Implementation.
• Assist in creating and achieving departmental goals.
• Employee training, discipline and accountability.

Jel Sert has Warehouse Lead positions available for all shifts. The Warehouse Lead will assist the supervisor by acting as a pipeline between supervisor and employees, maintain safety and quality standards and filling in as a relief worker. Salary is $21.50 – $23.00 per hour. Their benefits programs that can be reviewed here.
Accountabilities:

• Conform to Jel Sert safety procedures, GMP requirements and work instructions.
• Direct the workforce and ensure product quality and work standards are being fulfilled.
• Supply workers with necessary materials and ensure correct materials are present.
• Training of existing staff and new employees.
• Ensure employees are in position on time after breaks and lunch and at start up.
• Relieve staff as necessary.
• Identify safety and quality issues.
• Follow applicable work procedures and instructions; monitoring of critical control points (CCP’S) and quality control points (QCP’S). If applicable. monitor quality critical control points (QCCP”S).
• Perform other similar work as required.

Jel Sert seeks a Machine Technician to join their team. Machine Technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining production equipment while adhering to quality and safety procedures/regulations in a fast-paced work environment. They are hiring one for each shift, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Hours are shown below. Minimum compensation for the Machine Technician is $32.00 per hour with shift differentials. Regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for their benefits programs, which can be reviewed here.
-2nd shift: Monday – Saturday – 1:30pm – 10:00pm
-3rd shift: Monday – Saturday – 9:30pm – 6:00am
This position may require the employee to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean work environment at all times.
• Adhere to quality and safety procedures/regulations.
• Complete work assignments in a timely fashion with minimal direction.
• Recommend process improvements ideas.