Career Opportunities: Maintenance 1 - Sanitary Sewer (Engineering & Public Works) (13711) - Village of Schaumburg

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193

http://www.schaumburg.com/

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiplehighly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. 

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Maintenance 1 - Sanitary Sewer (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:  $29.57 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 a snowplow and other equipment requiring special skills.  Instructions and training are received at the beginning of each new job or task.  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. 

The Sanitary Division is responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the village’s sanitary sewer collections system. The division’s responsibilities include cleaning, televising, and repairing manholes, sanitary service lines, sanitary force main, and sanitary sewer main owned by the village.

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 rainstorms.
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.

Operates other motorized equipment as needed.  Maintains records, inventory supply lists, and log entries.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
2.    A minimum of six months of experience and knowledge of general maintenance and construction work.
3.    If working in the Sanitary Sewer division, the ability to obtain the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) certification to practice PACP, LACP, and MACP is required within two years from the date of hire.
4.    Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire.
5.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
 

BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.  The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, 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