The Village of Skokie is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Water & Sewer Division of our Public Works Dept. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Village’s water lines, water mains, inlet tiles, sewer tiles, restrictors & regulators, manholes, and fire hydrants; Cleans and maintains holding tanks; Operates departmental equipment including dump truck, Vac-All, jet truck, backhoe, loader, and television truck; Interprets water & sewer infrastructure maps to identify isolation points for water mains and flow directions for sewer mains; May also assist in Village-wide snow removal efforts; Restores street & parkway excavations; Required to work in confined spaces; Cleans, washes and assists with routine maintenance of vehicles; Must be available for occasional overtime and to respond to off-hour emergencies; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.
HS Diploma or equivalent required; Must possess valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of employment; Must be familiar with use of various hand tools; Must be in good physical condition and able to work in all outdoor weather conditions; Maintenance Workers are subject to random alcohol and drug testing; The successful completion of a physical examination, including a drug test, is required prior to employment.
The starting hourly pay range for this position is $31.93 - $33.55 (DOQ). Rate increases may be awarded based on performance and after the successful completion of a 24-month probation period. Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; virtual mental health support program; Employee Assistance Plan; IMRF retirement pension plan; paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year; and 457(b) retirement savings.
To be considered for this position, please submit a properly completed Application for Employment to: Village of Skokie, Human Resources Division, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077, or email to Human.Resources@skokie.org by Friday, February 6, 2026. Applications are available at Skokie Village Hall or on the Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org. EOE Employer
HS Diploma or equivalent required; Must possess valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of employment; Must be familiar with use of various hand tools; Must be in good physical condition and able to work in all outdoor weather conditions; Maintenance Workers are subject to random alcohol and drug testing; The successful completion of a physical examination, including a drug test, is required prior to employment.
The starting hourly pay range for this position is $31.93 - $33.55 (DOQ). Rate increases may be awarded based on performance and after the successful completion of a 24-month probation period. Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; virtual mental health support program; Employee Assistance Plan; IMRF retirement pension plan; paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year; and 457(b) retirement savings.
To be considered for this position, please submit a properly completed Application for Employment to: Village of Skokie, Human Resources Division, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077, or email to Human.Resources@skokie.org by Friday, February 6, 2026. Applications are available at Skokie Village Hall or on the Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org. EOE Employer
