Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Ecology

APPLICATION DEADLINE:        November 6, 2026 at 5:00pm.
STARTING SALARY:                   $55,844.63 (per the Local 150 union contract which expired April 30, 2026; salary is subject to change upon completion of negotiations)
HOURS PER WEEK:                    40+ hours per week. This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and participation in an on-call rotation.
BENEFITS:                                     The Village of Algonquin offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, and more.
 
Not a fan of sitting behind a desk all day? Prefer fresh air, hands-on work, and seeing the impact of what you do every day? Keep reading.
 
Join our Public Works team and enjoy the best of both worlds - active, outdoor work paired with the stability, strong benefits, and sense of purpose that come with a local government career. From operating equipment to maintaining parks and streets, you’ll play a direct role in keeping our community safe, functional, and looking its best.
 
If you’re reliable, motivated, and take pride in a job well done, we encourage you to apply!

GENERAL DUTIES: 
This position performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance, development, and operation of the Village’s parks, recreation facilities, grounds, open spaces, natural areas, rights-of-way, and other Village-owned properties. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance and care of parks, natural areas, and recreation buildings
• Installation, removal, and maintenance of Village-owned trees
• Seasonal operations such as ice rink maintenance, snow plowing, sidewalk shoveling, holiday décor installation/removal, and planting annual flower displays
• Operation of hand tools, trucks, and motorized or heavy equipment
• Emergency response and weather-related operations as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work
• Illinois CDL Class “A” with air brake and tanker endorsements, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire (in-house CDL training provided for qualified candidates)
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7, year-round basis
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds