Bensenville, IL – Maintenance Technician I/II- Streets & Forestry

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I/II-Streets & Forestry               Department: Public Works

Reports to:  Operations Superintendent                                                 Effective Date: March 2024

Union: AFSCME                                                                                            Salary Range: Grade 5/7

Job Summary/Purpose:

The job duties of the Maintenance Technician I/II include but are not limited to performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the re-construction, maintenance, landscape development and maintenance of all Village owned property. Responsible for all traffic control signage and stripping. repair of public facilities including the area of streets; and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to Village residents and the general public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Technician I: This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Technician series and is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the journey level classes with this series.

Maintenance Technician II: This is the journey level class of the Maintenance Technician series. The Maintenance Technician II class is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned in one or more of the three areas of Public Works (Utilities, Wastewater, Streets & Forestry), with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise in that area.

Certification Requirements for Maintenance Technician II:

·         5+ years of Experience

·         Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class A CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements.

·         Possess IDOA Public Applicator and Public Operator Pesticide License

·         ISA Certified Arborist

·         Flagger Certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Assist the general public, private contractors, and other Village Departments with complaints and questions in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.

·         Prepare work records including time spent, equipment and tools used, and materials used.

·         Assist in the removal of snow and ice from Village streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other Village facilities.

·         Regularly operate one or more pieces of equipment such as: brush chipper, large front-end loader, snowplow, dump truck, aerial lift, etc.

·         Safely operate tools including chain saws, hand saws, pole saws, pruners etc. in maintaining the Village forestry program.

·         Trim trees daily, identifying limbs that should be removed, setting up safe work sites, and monitoring for unforeseen situations that could threaten public safety.

·         Assist in the activities necessary for storm/flood control, including maintaining storm sewers and creeks.

·         Respond to after hour call-outs and be able to perform all necessary duties required and assigned.

·         Grade road shoulders and pavements and dig ditches.

·         Repair and/or restore damaged sections of streets, sidewalks (including grinding), driveway

aprons, paths, and other miscellaneous Village facilities.

·         Professionally form and finish concrete (patches, pavement, sidewalks, aprons, curb, and

gutter, etc.).

·         Clean streets via mechanical street sweepers.

·         Remove asphalt and replace it with new material.

·         Paint center lines, crosswalks, and other street markings.

·         Manufacture, maintain and install street names and regulatory signs.

·         Locate electric lines for private contractors, other utilities departments, and the public.

·         Maintain and perform repairs to Village street lights and traffic signals.

·         Troubleshoot and repair damaged cables / low voltage electrical lines.

·         Perform necessary actions for mosquito control.

·         Perform landscape restoration activities as necessary.

·         Knowledge and Usage of Work Management Software, Cartegraph

·         Basic Knowledge and Usage of GIS

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.

·         Ability to take control of situations.

·         Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

·         Ability to operate various types of equipment – standard office equipment, computer, and related software.

·         Ability to operate various types of general construction tools and equipment such as trucks, tractors, sweepers, snow plow, high-ranger, and skip loaders.

·         Other equipment could be required.

Education and Experience:

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         Six (6) months’ experience in general maintenance preferred but not required.

·         Experience in forestry preferred but not required.

·         Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Illinois Class B CDL valid driver’s license with airbrake and tanker endorsements.

Physical Requirements:

·         Ability to operate various types of equipment – standard office equipment, computer,

and related software.

·         Ability to operate various types of general construction tools and equipment such as

trucks, tractors, sweepers, snowplows, high-ranger, and skip loaders.

·         Must be able to perform the following basic life operational functions; climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, hearing and repetitive motions.

·         Ability to work in excessive heights and depths.

·         Must be able to perform the following tasks; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

·         Must possess the visual acuity to operate machines and equipment including close inspection of moving and small parts, using measurement devices, perform assembly and fabrication of parts, prepare maintenance records, and operate a computer terminal.

SALARY:

Technician I: This position is classified as a Pay Grade 5 on the AFSCME union schedule. The hiring range for this role is $55,677.23 to $63,614.98 annual salary per the AFSCME 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement. Salary dependent on qualifications.

Technician II: This position is classified as a Pay Grade 7 on the AFSCME union schedule. The hiring range for this role is $62,769.39 to $71,784.03 annual salary per the AFSCME 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement. Salary dependent on qualifications.

BENEFITS:

The Village of Bensenville has a competitive benefit package which includes: a Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.