What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - General Services (Parks & Ecology) position at Village of Algonquin?
Posting Date: October 19, 2026
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2026 at 5:00pm.
STARTING SALARY: $55,844.63 (per the Local 150 union contract which expired April 30, 2026; salary is
subject to change upon completion of negotiations)
HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week. This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and
weekends, and participation in an on-call rotation.
BENEFITS: The Village of Algonquin offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off,
holidays, health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation
in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a 457(b) deferred compensation
plan, and more.
Not a fan of sitting behind a desk all day? Prefer fresh air, hands-on work, and seeing the impact of what you do
every day? Keep reading.
Join our Public Works team and enjoy the best of both worlds - active, outdoor work paired with the stability, strong
benefits, and sense of purpose that come with a local government career. From operating equipment to maintaining
parks and streets, you’ll play a direct role in keeping our community safe, functional, and looking its best.
If you’re reliable, motivated, and take pride in a job well done, we encourage you to apply!
GENERAL DUTIES:
This position performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance, development,
and operation of the Village’s parks, recreation facilities, grounds, open spaces, natural areas, rights-of-way, and
other Village-owned properties. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintenance and care of parks, natural areas, and recreation buildings
- Installation, removal, and maintenance of Village-owned trees
- Seasonal operations such as ice rink maintenance, snow plowing, sidewalk shoveling, holiday décor
- Operation of hand tools, trucks, and motorized or heavy equipment
- Emergency response and weather-related operations as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the
- Illinois CDL Class “A” with air brake and tanker endorsements, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of
- Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7, year-round basis
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are required to complete our online employment application and attach a resume.
The Village of Algonquin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $55,845