Employment with the Village of Gurnee

 

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment. The Village encourages qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and non-discrimination to apply for available positions.

Full-time employees that are not part of the Police or Fire pensions become members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a link to their website is posted here. 

Applicants for employment can view the FMLA poster here.

Applications are accepted only in response to posted vacancies. If there is a position you would like to apply for, please review the job advertisement and follow the application instructions. Unless otherwise indicated, the qualifications listed are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the job position, may be considered at the Village's discretion when appropriate. Please note during high volume recruitments, Village staff may contact only candidates under consideration for a position. Questions? Email the Human Resources Department.

Current Openings

Maintenance Worker I (Public Works) - Eligibility List Testing

Requirements:

The Village of Gurnee is seeking candidates to establish an eligibility list for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department.

Employees in this position perform work of a semi-skilled to skilled nature involving a variety of routine tasks in the maintenance, repair, operation and construction of Village streets / sidewalks, buildings, water distribution system, sanitary and storm sewer conveyance systems, parkways and grounds, and other public infrastructure.  Specific work assignments are provided on a daily basis and may be rotated.

Requires a valid Class B or higher CDL with air brake endorsement at time of application and hire; high school diploma / equivalent; 1 to 3+ years’ experience performing construction, maintenance, landscape restoration, or work of a comparable nature.  Previous municipal public works experience preferred; additional specialized or technical training as obtained through an accredited technical college or career training institute desirable. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job may be considered.

Must be able to meet attendance requirements and 24 hour emergency call out requirements including weekends and holidays.  Position has a 20 mile living radius; must meet radius requirements within 24 months after hire. 

Candidates with experience and skills that most closely meet the needs of this position, in the Village of Gurnee’s sole determination, may be invited to participate in the screening process and oral interview.  Oral Interview for this position will be held on April 24, 2018.  Individual candidate times will be assigned at a later date.

Download the application packet below, complete, and return to Village of Gurnee, 325 N OPlaine Road, Gurnee, IL  60031 by mail or in person delivery.  Applications may also be emailed to chrisn@village.gurnee.il.us with Subject:  MW Application.   Deadline is 3:00 p.m. Friday April 6, 2018.  Faxed applications are not accepted.  EOE

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