Village of Skokie, Maintenance Worker

The Village of Skokie is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Water & Sewer Division of our Public Works Dept. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Village’s water lines, water mains, inlet tiles, sewer tiles, restrictors & regulators, manholes, and fire hydrants;
Cleans and maintains holding tanks;
Operates departmental equipment including dump truck, Vac-All, jet truck, backhoe, loader, and television truck;
Interprets water & sewer infrastructure maps to identify isolation points for water mains and flow directions for sewer mains;
May also assist in Village-wide snow removal efforts;
Restores street & parkway excavations;
Required to work in confined spaces;
Cleans, washes and assists with routine maintenance of vehicles;
Must be available for occasional overtime and to respond to off-hour emergencies;
Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

HS Diploma or equivalent required;
Must possess valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of employment;
Must be familiar with use of various hand tools;
Must be in good physical condition and able to work in all outdoor weather conditions;
Maintenance Workers are subject to random alcohol and drug testing;
The successful completion of a physical examination, including a drug test, is required prior to employment.

The starting hourly pay range for this position is $31.93 – $33.55 (DOQ). Rate increases may be awarded based on performance and after the successful completion of a 24-month probation period. Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; virtual mental health support program;
Employee Assistance Plan; IMRF retirement pension plan; paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year; and 457(b) retirement savings.

To be considered for this position, please submit a properly completed Application for Employment to:
Village of Skokie, Human Resources Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077, or email to Human.

Resources by Friday, February 6, 2026. Applications are available at Skokie Village Hall or on the Skokie Jobs page .