Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification. The purpose of this position is to perform assigned skilled construction, hardscaping and landscaping work to maintain and repair public spaces within the right-of-way, and support snow and ice removal operations.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Properly inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Select, plant, care for, and remove plants and landscaping within the right-of-way on major roads within the City of Saint Charles.
• Select, inventory, and apply chemical herbicides and insecticides.
• Repair and construct hardscape improvements such as pavers, benches, retaining walls, etc.
• Mow, trim, and remove debris within the right-of-way.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner equipment and vehicles, hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose and repair sewers and irrigation component via manual or mechanical methods.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including work zone traffic control.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after hour call-outs.
• Removes trash and obstructions which may block or interfere with the flow of storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm sewer systems, manholes, inlets, culverts, drainage ways and other spaces by manual or mechanical methods including but not limited to digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Locate, excavate, and expose by manual or mechanical methods buried manholes and underground infrastructure.
• Repairs and replaces defective or broken drainage, irrigation, hardscape and landscape infrastructure.
• Performs duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

• Labor & Lifting
  • Lift and carry heavy tools, equipment, and materials (typically 50–100 lbs).
  • Operate heavy machinery and tools like jackhammers, backhoe, and vacuum trucks.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., digging, raking, shoveling) for extended periods.
  • Sustain continuous manual labor for durations of 2 to 4 hours between break(s).
  • Work is performed in varying field conditions and may require repetitive motion, exertion, and
• Mobility & Flexibility
  • Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling in confined or uneven spaces.
  • Overhead work with extended arms.
  • Ladder / Step climbing.
  • Maintain balance on uneven, wet, or sloped surface.
  • Confined space entry (e.g., manholes, trenches).
• Sensory & Motor Skills
  • Use visual acuity to read plans, work orders, safety labels, etc.
  • Exercises sound judgement, practical reasoning, and situational awareness to safely and efficiently address field challenges.
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings using distance and peripheral vision.
  • Distinguish between color-coded signs, labels, etc.
  • Hear and interpret instruction and warning in noisy environments.
  • Use fine and gross motor skills for equipment operation and tool usage.
• Environmental Conditions
  • Work outdoors in extreme heat >90°F and cold