Park Ridge, IL – Maintenance Worker I

Salary Range: $61,032.00 – $68,028.00 *

Join our team as a Maintenance Worker and play a key role in supporting the overall operations of the department and ensuring safe, well-maintained infrastructure throughout the community.  This position performs semi-skilled manual labor and operates heavy equipment to assist with street division work, road repairs, snow removal, and other essential Public Works operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform street, sidewalk, and vegetation maintenance, including asphalt and concrete repair, mowing, sweeping, and debris removal.
• Safely operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, such as loaders, dump trucks, and snowplows.
• Assist with water, sewer, and storm system maintenance, including hydrant, valve, and manhole repairs.
• Support snow and ice control operations and respond to after-hours on-call needs.
• Inspect, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment while following all safety and PPE protocols.
• Carry out other related duties to support department operations.

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Experience in construction, public works, or related fields.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safety.

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to be part of a team that helps shape the safety, integrity, and quality of the built environment in Park Ridge. We offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• IMRF retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Employee wellness and engagement programs

For more information and to apply, visit: https://parkridge.us/job_detail_T4_R149.php

*The City of Park Ridge typically hires at the starting point of the stated salary range; however, we value experience and qualifications and encourage all interested applicants to apply.

The City of Park Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act.