Libertyville, IL – Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Public Works

Hiring Range: $53,747.50 to $55,091.19 (Dependent upon relevant Municipal experience)

Top Step (year 15): $75,943.81

Benefits: Full-time employee / Union benefits, IMRF eligible

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Description of Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to maintain the Village’s streets, roadway signage, parks, facilities, storm sewer mains, sanitary sewer mains, water mains and other infrastructure.  Performs other duties as assigned.  The Public Works Maintenance Technician is a single class position with responsibility for operating various vehicles and equipment and performs semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of the Village’s infrastructure.  This position has no supervisory responsibility.   This position is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 150.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Practices and procedures for safe operations of materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment necessary for street, sewer, parks and building maintenance; Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable for public works maintenance.  Reading and following work orders; Use of hand and power tools; Follow safety precautions and recognize hazards; Communicate orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Responds to emergency calls outside of normal work hours as needed, which includes, but not limited to ice control and snow removal operations, storm damage, critical utility/infrastructure repairs and severe weather and flooding events.

Required Certificates, License and Registrations: High School diploma, or equivalent and Valid minimum Class “B” Commercial Driver’s license.  A valid Commercial Learners Permit may be considered with the requirement to obtain a minimum Class “B” Commercial Driver’s license within six months of hire.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works involves exposure to confined spaces, potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, hazardous materials, and potentially infectious disease and performs moderate to heavy work in all types of weather.  There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, climb, kneel, bend, balance, and lift heavy objects (up to 100 lbs. with assistance) and perform other similar actions during the workday.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply with a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jeni Houtz, HR Manager at jhoutz@libertyville.com.  If candidates do not have a resume and prefer an application, please email the contact above.