Maintenance 1 - Storm Sewer (Engineering & Public Works)

About the role

The Storm Division is responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the village's storm sewer collections system. The division's responsibilities include cleaning, televising, and repairing manholes, inlets, catch basins and storm sewer owned by the village. This division is also responsible for snow and ice control duties and assisting in emergencies such as floods and wind or rainstorms.

Responsibilities

• Performs general laborer duties.
• 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.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, work completed, etc.
• Drive a 58,000-pound GVWR truck hauling gravel, fill, or other material or plowing snow, services trucks, and other equipment.
• Performs snow and ice control duties and assists in emergencies such as floods and wind or rainstorms.
• Performs minor maintenance and custodial work in the care of village-owned buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• A minimum of six months of experience and knowledge of general maintenance and construction work.
• 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.
• Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

Schedule

Subject to frequent contact with the public; must be able to effectively communicate verbally and demonstrate good customer relations. Frequent and/or prolonged bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, or reaching. Prolonged periods of concentration while driving a truck during snow and ice control operations. Occasionally works at heights/depths of 60 feet above or below the ground. Subject to frequently changing walking surfaces. Subject to working for extended periods; 12 hours normally and 18 hours infrequently for several consecutive days.

Pay

$30.60 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

About the Village of Schaumburg

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. Our Core Values are the heart and soul of how we operate. Customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust are the values we dedicate ourselves to with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of our community and those within our organization. Each member of the Schaumburg team is valued, belongs and provides essential services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Schaumburg. We are proud of the rich diversity of the Schaumburg community, and we want employees to bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work in serving the community. The characteristics of humility, empathy, respect, and open-mindedness are cornerstones of our organizational culture. The success of the village depends on our employees, and we are committed to helping employees continue growing and developing in their careers.

Selection Process

• The candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications.
• Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation.
• The top candidate will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).
• Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 847-923-3900.
• The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.