Downers Grove, IL – PUBLIC SERVICE SPECIALIST – PART TIME

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.

Equal Opportunity
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.

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