Public Service Specialist
Part Time
Service Specialist in the Public Works Department for Saturdays and Sundays, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., only.
This position performs various public works services during business and non-business hours. Responds
to after-hours calls for services and takes appropriate corrective action. The ideal candidate has the
interpersonal skills to communicate with employees, citizens, and vendors, along with the ability to work
independently.
● Respond to calls for Public Works services such as water main breaks, fallen trees, floods, and
damaged traffic signs; determines required 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 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, entitled to participation in the
IMRF pension plan. 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 selecting Job Openings on the Village
website, www.downers.us. Only online applications will be accepted, with the exception of
providing reasonable accommodations. The position is open until filled.
The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information or
assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at (630) 434-5500.
