VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

MAINTENANCE WORKER I (2 Openings)
Public Works Department - Streets & Alley Division

Salar The starting hourly pay range for this position is $29.25/hr. - $30.73/hr.,
Information: depending on qualifications. Rates increase after the successful completion

of a 24-month probation period.

Brief Works as a member of street & alley division crew repairing streets using

Description asphalt material by operating the roller on the patches and raking the

of Duties: material out in the patches; Works with cold patch crew; Assists with alley
maintenance; Performs ieaf collection duties and various landscaping duties,
including cutting grass using riding mower, tractor or push mower, trimming
hedges, pruning trees, pulling weeds, & removing garbage and debris from
medians; Assists tree crew in removal or trimming of trees by running chain
saw on the ground to cut large sections of tree, roping sections of tree,
driving and operating chipper, removing stumps by using stumper; May go
up in bucket of the high ranger to perform cutting or trimming; Assists with
snow & ice control functions of the department; Performs other work-related
duties, as assigned.

Required High School diploma or equivalent required; Must possess a valid Driver's
Education, License, with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License
Trai'ninci, and (CDL) within 90 days of employment; Must be in good physical condition and
Experience: be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions; Practical experience with

tools used for maintenance and general construction helpful; Must be ab!e to
follow all safety rules of the Village; Individuals in this position are subject to
random alcoho! and drug testing; Physical examination and drug testing
required prior to employment.

To be considered for this position, please submit a completed Village of
Application Skokie Application for Employment to: Village of Skokie, Human
Process: Resources Office 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, !L 60077, or email to

Human.Resources^skokie.ora by Friday, October 27, 2023.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 27, 2023

THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: April 2022

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Salary Range: B 175

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Public Works

Division: Building & Grounds, Flood Control, Refuse Collection,
Street & Alleys, Traffic Engineering, Tree Maintenance,
Water & Sewer, Water Meter

Reports to: Division Crew Leader or Supervisor or Superintendent

Supervises: None

JOB PURPOSE

Under immediate supervision, performs work Jnvoiving manual labor and physically
demanding tasks in the areas of refuse collection, street and aliey maintenance, tree
maintenance, water and sewer operations, street drainage structure maintenance, traffic
control system maintenance and street/parking !ot operations. Maintains the Village's
public buildings and property as wei! as appurtenances on public right-of-way. Operates
trucks and other gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. All divisions assist in snow and
ice removal operations as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Buildings & Grounds

• Repair faucets, toiiets, urinals and sinks and facilitates other related plumbing repairs.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair to building sump pumps.

• Performs preventative maintenance to public building overhead doors.

• Repairs private and public sprinkler systems that have been damaged from snow plowing

• Performs carpentry, dry wafiing and woodworking repairs and improvements.

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• Performs painting, caulking and weatherproofing repairs.

• Performs miscellaneous electrical repairs and improvements.

• Performs work with a considerable degree of independence, with more unusual or difficult

• Maintains building and janitoriaf commodity stock and inventory.

• Performs in-house cleaning as necessary.

• Waters grass, flower boxes and shrubs. Collects litter and debris. Shovels snow, and

• Replaces fuses, washers on faucets, light bulbs and ballasts as required.

• Responsible for setting rooms up for scheduled meetings and sessions.

Refuse Collection

• Works as member of a refuse crew loading refuse into truck by pushing staged refuse

• Alley dean-up of un-staged refuse & debris.

• Collects refuse from public trash receptacles on established schedule.

• Responsible for trash (refuse and recycling) receptacle maintenance.

• Keeps alleys clear of overgrown brush by using chain saw, gas hedger, rake, etc.

• Collects staged rubbish such as carpeting, furniture, appliances, etc.

• Performs litter abatement on established schedules at various Village public properties.

Street & Alleys / Tree Maintenance

• Repairs streets using asphalt material by operating the roller on the patches, raking the

• Works with cold patch crew.

• Maintains alleys by hauling loads of stone in dump trucks to the alleys for grading, hauling

• Assists with leaf collection duties by pushing leaves and driving truck to haul ioads of

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• Performs landscaping duties by cutting grass using riding mower, tractor or push mower,

• Assists tree crew in removal or trimming of trees by running chain saw on the ground to

• Cleans up after heavy storms by picking up branches that have fallen from parkway trees

Traffic Engineering

• Installs and maintains signs, sign posts, paint and thermoplastic pavement markings,

• Maintains residential streetlights; cleans lenses, performs electrical systems repairs,

• Responsible for the placement of barricades, where and when required, and for providing

• Assists on community events (i.e. festivals, Fourth of Ju!y Parade, etc.) and other

• Maintains established parking zones.

• Trims tree branches and other vegetative materials when they are obstructing signs.

Water & Sewer / Flood Control / Water Meter

• Digs up and replaces fire hydrants and water lines; thaws frozen hydrants. Repairs &

• Repairs broken water mains. Repairs or replaces broken sewer mains & files.

• Cleans catch basins and inlets via VacA!!; repairs or replaces catch basins and ti!es.

• Repairs or replaces water main shut-off valves.

• Repairs or replaces manholes, valve vaults, catch basins and inlets.

• Rods public sewer tiles and iniet tiles with root cutters or high-pressure water nozzle.

• Televises sewers with camera truck.

• Cleans and maintains hoiding tanks.

• Restores street and parkway excavations.

• Installs restrictors and storm water fiow regulators.

• Monitors sewers and flood control structures during and after a heavy rain.

• Performs underground utility locations for one-cali system.

• Checks and installs new water meters.

• inspects, tests, and repairs ail types of water meters.

• Maintains records of meter service.

• Performs snow removal and applies de-icing materials at all Village Building waikways and

All Divisions

• Cleans and washes (inside & outside) assigned vehacies and equipment and assists with

• Assist with snow and ice removal operations by driving dump truck, pick up truck or refuse

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Changes minor parts on HVAC systems; performs building maintenance and repairs.

(Building & Grounds)

• Delivers incoming suppiies to proper iocation; informs supervisor of maintenance items

• Repairs or replaces Village refuse & recycling containers as needed. (Refuse Collection

• Repair minor damage to fences and posts caused by Village operations. (Refuse

• Replaces sod damaged by snow removal operations. (Refuse Collection Divisions)

• Posts no parking signs prior to street sweeping operations. (Street & Alleys Division)

• Paints and numbers fire hydrants. (Water & Sewer Division)

• Maintains Village irrigation systems. {Water & Sewer Division)

• Maintains and repairs manhole structures. (Water & Sewer Division)

• Responds to after-hour calis/emergencies and provides advice to homeowners. (Water &

• Performs meter reading, when required. (Water Meter Division)

• Assists with preparations for special events, such as Fourth of July Parade and park

• Sets up traffic safety devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary. (Alt

• Keeps Public Works areas clean and orderly (garage, tooi room, etc.). (Alt Divisions)

• Maintains divisional inventories. (All Divisions)

• Assists other Divisions as required. (All Divisions)

• Performs other duties as assigned. (Al! Divisions)

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Fundamental knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC systems and general

• Knowledge of confined space & knowledge of proper trenching/excavatfon techniques.

• Knowledge of the operation, servicing and minor maintenance of trucks and other

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operation. (At! Divisions)

• Skii! in the operation of trucks, other equipment and power-tools, {All Divisions)

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and drawings. (All Divisions)

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and residents. (All

• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the Village. (All Divisions)

• Ability to fiii out necessary forms, daily work records etc. (AH Divisions)

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EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Working skill in deciphering blue prints and schematic diagrams (Building & Grounds)

• High school diploma or equivalent required (All Divisions)

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B) or have the ability to obtain within 90-days

• A Pesticide Applicator's Certificate may be required if individual is assigned to a

• ISA Certified Arborist designation preferred (Tree Division)

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work functions of this position are representative of heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds
of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to push, pull or lift objects.

Occasionally employee must exert up to 100 pounds of force to push, pul! or iift objects.
Employee should seek out assistance when carrying out duties requiring exertion of 100
pounds of force. Depending upon the division to which an individual is assigned, physical
activities may inciude constant walking, standing or driving; frequent reaching, stooping,
kneeling, climbing, or crawling or crouching in confined spaces. Must have adequate hearing
to communicate with co-workers and perceive warning alarms such as back-up signals on
vehicles. For certain tasks, must be free of coior blindness.

The work is performed primariiy outdoors subject to year-round climate conditions. The
worker is subject to high noise levels and vibrations from equipment; may be subject to
hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and working in high places; may be
subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases or poor ventilation.