JOBS

The Village of Downers Grove seeks qualified applicants for a Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department’s Water Division. This position involves skilled and unskilled labor tasks, typically as part of a work crew. The ideal candidate can adapt quickly to changing work environments while providing exceptional customer service.
Starting salary for this position is $56,374, increasing to $80,535 after 6 years of service. This is a bargaining unit position in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Public Employees Division. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Major Duties and Functions:

• Performs daily duties related to maintaining a variety of Village systems and infrastructure, including roadways, sidewalks, water, traffic signage and traffic control, forestry, stormwater.
• Performs water repairs for main breaks, hydrants, valves, and meters.
• Participates in water shut-offs and turn-ons, and the overall distribution and general maintenance of the water system in the Village.
• Performs snow removal while using assigned heavy equipment.
• Responds to all public works service requests as well as other department service needs.
• Carries out special response and repair duties associated with emergency situations.
• Participates in setup and cleanup for Special Events in the Village.
• Upholds work zone safety procedures.
• Follows all instructions from an assigned crew leader.
• Demonstrates superior internal and external customer service skills through relationships with staff and communications, and interactions with the public.
• Maintains flexibility in work scheduling; allows for off-hour scheduling.
• Attends all required safety training and applies training while performing work duties.