The Village of Downers Grove is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Part-Time Public Service Specialist position in the Public Works Department. This position responds to calls for services and takes appropriate corrective action. The ideal candidate will have interpersonal skills to communicate with employees, citizens, and vendors, as well as the ability to work independently. The schedule includes hours on Saturdays and Sundays, with occasional overtime, and the opportunity to become pension eligible.
Major Duties and Functions:
– Responds to calls for Public Works services such as water main breaks, fallen trees, floods, and damaged traffic signs; determines corrective action and makes appropriate repairs
– Sets up barricades, picks up stolen property, cleans up after accidents, and performs other tasks at the request of the Village’s departments
– Performs daily security checks of Village buildings
– Performs street light repairs, troubleshoots malfunctioning components, and replaces fixtures, circuit breakers, photocell components, and related components of street lights
– Performs water turn-on and turn-off at the buffalo box
– Delivers documents or other items as requested
– Assists with snow and ice removal
– Maintains flexibility in work scheduling; allows for off-hour scheduling
– Responds to calls for sick or injured wildlife; transports wildlife to rehabilitation centers. Picks up deceased animals found in the Village’s public right-of-way
– Transports domestic animals to the DuPage County Animal Control Facility
– Attends all required safety training and applies training while performing work duties
– Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:
– Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions to efficiently and safely operate machinery and other equipment
– Ability to operate a wide variety of construction equipment, power and hand tools, electrical tools, and testing equipment
– Ability to transition between jobs and duties quickly without losing efficiency or focus
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent plus two to three years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in comprehensive knowledge of various Public Works functions, including water, animal control, street light maintenance, and snow removal. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is also acceptable.
Licenses and Certifications:
– Valid Illinois Driver’s License
– CDL Class “B” Vehicle Operator’s License, or obtained within six months of hire
Salary and Benefits: The starting wage for this position is $28.38 per hour, increasing to $40.55 following six years of service. This is a bargaining unit position in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Public Employees Division, and is entitled to participation in the IMRF pension plan if the position maintains 20 work hours per week. Paid leave is offered at 0.025 hours for every one (1) hour worked during each pay period.
APPLY NOW! Interested candidates may apply by clicking “Apply” above. Only online applications will be accepted, except for providing reasonable accommodations. The position is open until filled.
The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more information or assistance, please contact the Human Resource Department at (630) 434-5500.
