NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Maintenance 1 - After Hours Customer Service (Engineering & Public Works)
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.
SALARY: $26.63 per hour or dependent on contract language based on a 40-hour workweek. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the EPW Local 150 collective bargaining agreement available on our website.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position performs manual work of an unskilled to semi-skilled nature which requires some special training or experience. Work consists of maintaining and repairing public works facilities and operating a truck with snow plow and other equipment requiring special skills. Instructions and training are received at the beginning of each new job or task. This shift works Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
The Customer Service Division provides service to the community by providing extended hours of customer service until 11:00 PM, turning water on/off for water billing, water main break investigations, sanitary & storm sewer investigations, dead animal disposal, sidewalk grinding, street banner maintenance, and utility locates. To succeed in this role applicants will need to effectively communicate to people inside and outside the organization. We are looking for a team member that can prioritize requests and responsibilities with accuracy and in safety and have the ability to shift gears comfortably.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Performs general laborer duties.
2. Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance and replacement of Village infrastructure.
3. Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, work completed, etc.
4. Drive a 58,000 pound GVWR truck hauling gravel, fill, or other material or plowing snow; services trucks and other equipment.
5. Performs Snow and Ice control duties and assists in emergencies such as floods and wind or rain storms.
6. Performs minor maintenance and custodial work in the care of Village owned buildings, grounds, and facilities.
7. Thorough knowledge of the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Practices.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
2. Some experience and knowledge of general maintenance and construction work.
3. Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six months from date of hire.
4. Proficiency with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, job specific software, and customer service systems preferred or within the first six months of employment.
BENEFITS:
The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package which includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).
THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER