Utility Service Technician

A diverse community of nearly 20,000 residents located 25 miles south of Chicago, the Village of Homewood offers miles of tree-lined streets through pedestrian and cyclist-friendly neighborhoods that all connect to thriving business districts. Homewood’s award-winning downtown is recognized by numerous national and regional news outlets because of its active and lively environment. A variety of outdoor festivals throughout the year, including one of the area’s longest running farmers’ market, bring residents together and showcase the Homewood business community to visitors. Continuous brick paved sidewalks and active public spaces create endless opportunities for social interaction as well as one-of-a-kind shopping and dining.

The Village of Homewood is a well-managed and well-governed community that provides effective, efficient, and timely municipal services to its residents, stakeholders, and customers. The Village also provides a well-resourced and stable place of employment for its employees. The Utility Service Technician position is responsible for installation, proper maintenance and repair or replacement of water meters. Also monitors, operates, and maintains the Village’s water and stormwater pumping stations, water storage facilities, sewage lift stations and roadway lighting. Responds to citizens’ requests relative to the Village’s water service.  Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will a high school diploma and have five (5) years of experience in water supply and delivery operations, with one (1) year of specialized experience in water meter repair.  Applicants must have the ability to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, climb ladders; and work in confined areas, on rooftops and at other heights. Applicants must be able to obtain a valid Illinois commercial driver’s license Class A with air brake and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, and covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a salary range of $74,370 to $99,695. The Village’s excellent employee benefits package includes medical insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension participation, Mission Square retirement plans, paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Only emailed packets (application for employment and resume) will be accepted. To apply, email a completed packet to Terence Acquah, Assistant Village Manager at tacquah@homewoodil.gov.

Applicant submittals should be a single PDF document titled only with first initial and last name. The application and recruitment advertisement can be downloaded by visiting www.village.homewood.il.us  and entering “Employment” into the -Search- icon at the top right of the page.

For more information, contact:

Terence Acquah
tacquah@homewoodil.gov
(708) 206-3378