Maintenance Worker- Forestry Division
DESCRIPTION:
The Glen Ellyn Public Works Department is a vibrant organization for a community of 28,000 residents in the western suburbs of Chicago, recruiting for an employee in the Forestry Division. This could be as an entry level position for a Maintenance Worker I (MWI) position or for the right candidate with experience, hired in as a Maintenance Worker II (MWII). This position performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of Village-owned infrastructure, with specific emphasis on the day-to-day maintenance of Village owned parkway trees and related landscaping. Come be part of a team that takes pride in their job and an organization that puts time, effort, and resources into developing employees.
Examples of applicant skills preferred for a MWI but required for a MWII (or an equivalent combination of similar skills and experience):
- Possession of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake endorsement
- Possession of a Pesticide Operator’s License
- Skills or certifications with climbing
- Experience with aerial lifts, stump grinder, and chipper
- Experience with snow removal, especially in a municipal setting (roadways and parking lots)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled public infrastructure maintenance duties.
- Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy-duty tools and equipment properly & safely.
- Maintain Village-owned parkway tree inventory by inspecting, planting, trimming, removing trees and resistograph analysis, as needed.
- Grind and remove tree stumps, restore parkway.
- Recognize and treat diseased trees, as needed.
- Maintain Village-owned landscaping by planting, removing, weeding, and watering flowers and shrubs
- Assist public and private contractors with questions and concerns.
- Prepare accurate work records including time spent and materials used.
- Set-up safe work zones and use appropriate safety equipment.
- Assist in emergency response operations and community special events.
- Participate in snow removal operations according to the snow and ice removal plan.
- Ability to willingly assist in the performance of maintenance tasks normally assigned to other divisions.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possession of a college degree or advanced training is preferred. For a MWI, one (1) year of experience in general construction and maintenance work is a plus, for a MWII the expectation would be 3-5 years’ experience with silviculture or related field, preferably in the public sector. Valid driver’s license of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake or ability to obtain within a defined period for a MWI; current possession of a CDL ‘B’ for a MWII. Ability to operate various types of heavy-duty tools and equipment including aerial lift, stump grinder, chipper, skid steer, and snowplow trucks and equipment.
The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, lifting and/or moving (up to 75 pounds), grasping, pulling/pushing, twisting, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, occasional typing, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Employee occasionally works around vibrations and noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces and underground trenches, heights, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme outdoor temperatures. Work environment includes primarily outdoor work in various types of weather conditions, with some indoor work as well.
Work Schedule
The general work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to respond to after-hours call-backs and be prepared for and confront emergency conditions as necessary.
This is a full-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. The hourly pay range for a MWI is $26.71-37.40 and for a MWII $28.06-39.28, actual starting pay to commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
- Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #32-25 Maint. Worker Forestry - PW) in the subject line of their e-mail.
- The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and a post-offer medical physical with a drug screen.
- The position is open until filled; however, first review of applicants will begin on August 15, 2025, at 5:00pm. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.
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