The City of Prospect Heights is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. This position will be reporting to the Public Works Facility M-F from 7:00am-3:30pm. GENERAL DESCRIPTION- This position is responsible for the operation, care, and maintenance of all municipal owned assets – buildings, land, and vehicles. This also includes work on equipment, facilities, streets, storm, fresh water, and sewer systems. Our City maintenance workers are flexible and work in all areas. The department is currently staffed with one Director and six Maintenance workers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES- - Participates in snow and ice control operations • storm sewer related construction projects and maintenance • pavement/curb repair and striping • Installation and maintenance of City street signs. • landscape maintenance related to City owned parkways and properties. • repair of water main breaks and water system maintenance • maintenance activities in all City owned facilities, buildings and grounds. • may supervise contractors or seasonal workers as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying of objects up to 100 lbs., frequently raking or digging for extended periods. Work may also consist of working in all types of weather, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching, climbing, and grasping. Must have the dexterity sufficient to manipulate objects as small as 1/4”. Hearing and speaking ability must be sufficient to understand radio transmissions and converse both in person, radio, and over the telephone. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. May be required to work, continuously, for long hours in scheduled and emergency situations. Frequently performs physically demanding work for sustained periods of time. WORKING ENVIRONMENT- Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces, in noisy locations, around plant pollen and grass and leaf particulates, around dust, cleaning compounds, paints, gasoline, diesel fuel and oils. Works in outside elements most of the time. Ability to perform work requiring close, distance, peripheral, and color vision capabilities. Must be able to meet attendance requirements and respond to emergency and non-emergency events outside of normal business hours rapidly. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS- Must have a High School Diploma or GED. CDL license preferred- or Class "B" CDL driver's license with Airbrake is required within 12 months of employment. CDL must be maintained without interruption throughout the individual’s employment with the Public Works –no exceptions. Reside within a reasonable local distance to report off hours to call-outs. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS- Must have knowledge of general construction, repair, and maintenance principles. Must be skilled in the operation of common hand and power tools. Ability to operate general office equipment including personal or mobile computers. Knowledge of how to operate general equipment, machinery and tools used in construction activities including proper operation and care. Must have ability to read, communicate, and write reports in English. Must understand that safely working is the top priority. Starting salary for qualified candidate is $52,375.49 with excellent City and Union Local 150 benefits. Offer of employment conditional upon successfully completing a physical exam, background check, and a drug/alcohol screening. HOW TO APPLY- Position is open until filled with review of candidates commencing immediately. Applications are available online at www.prospect-heights.il.us. Completed application documents and resumes should be submitted immediately to: Prospect Heights City Hall c/o Jennifer Pfeifer – Public Works, 8 N. Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 or Emailed to jpfeifer@prospect-heights.org Subject Line- Employment
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS- Must have a High School Diploma or GED. CDL license preferred- or Class "B" CDL driver's license with Airbrake is required within 12 months of employment. CDL must be maintained without interruption throughout the individual’s employment with the Public Works –no exceptions. Reside within a reasonable local distance to report off hours to call-outs. Special Requirements KKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS- Must have knowledge of general construction, repair, and maintenance principles. Must be skilled in the operation of common hand and power tools. Ability to operate general office equipment including personal or mobile computers. Knowledge of how to operate general equipment, machinery and tools used in construction activities including proper operation and care. Must have ability to read, communicate, and write reports in English. Must understand that safely working is the top priority. Miscellaneous Information Position is open until filled with review of candidates commencing immediately. Applications are available online at www.prospect-heights.il.us. Completed application documents and resumes should be submitted immediately to:
City Hall c/o Mark Roscoe 8 N. Elmhurst Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070 or emailed to jpfeifer@prospect-heights.org. Subject Line- Employment
The City of Prospect Heights is a Equal Opportunity Employer