The Village of Winfield is seeking applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department.
Under the general direction of the Public Works Superintendent, the Maintenance Worker I position entails performing maintenance work on street, storm drainage, and utility systems and/or equipment operation work performed to maintain and repair Village public works and water/sewer facilities. A full job description detailing job duties and working conditions can be found at https://www.villageofwinfield.com/DocumentCenter/View/15967/Maintenance-Worker-I-Job-Description-041025-PDF.
Previous experience in a Municipality is preferred, but not required. This position requires the employee to be on-call for emergencies out of regular work hours periodically throughout the year. Successful applicants for this position must possess the knowledge equivalent of a High School diploma with major course emphasis in a vocational program. One to two years of experience in Public Works and/or utilities operations work is preferred. Applicant should possess and maintain a current and valid Illinois driver’s license with the appropriate “CDL” Class A endorsement. If not currently held, applicant must acquire within 1 year of employment. Applicant must be capable of passing a work related pre‑employment physical examination and physical proficiency test.
Effective May 1, 2025, the anticipated salary range for this position is $64,791.34 to $87,074.15 with anticipated starting point up to the midpoint dependent on qualifications. The Village of Winfield provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Applications are being accepted until position is filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates should submit a job application along with a resume and three references to bdolson@villageofwinfield.com. Applications are available on the Village of Winfield website at https://www.villageofwinfield.com/174/Employment-Opportunities.
All job offers are conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of pre-employment drug testing and physical exam, physical proficiency test, and background check. The Village of Winfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
