Mokena, IL – Maintenance Worker – Utilities Department

The Village of Mokena is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I within the Utilities Department. This position performs a variety of general labor, maintenance, and equipment operation duties supporting the Village’s water and wastewater facilities.

• Assist with the repair of broken water mains and other water distribution system maintenance.
• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer manholes and related infrastructure.
• Clean sanitary sewers, culverts, gutters, and other drainage structures using sewer jetting equipment or hand tools.
• Perform utility locating activities.
• Perform periodic maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery associated with wastewater treatment facilities.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, spreaders, and similar equipment as assigned.
• Maintain Village grounds, including mowing, brush cutting, landscaping, and vegetation maintenance.
• Perform janitorial and general facility maintenance duties.
• Participate in snow and ice control operations.
• Perform related Public Works and Utilities duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of trucks, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in wet, hot, cold, noisy, and other challenging field conditions.

• Starting annual salary is $68,494.23 with structured step increases and annual cost of living adjustments.
• Excellent benefits package including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Position open until filled.

The Village of Mokena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.