The City of Effingham Public Works Department is seeking candidates to fill two (2) Maintenance Worker I positions in the Public Property Division. These positions are full-time, with a starting wage of $27.07 per hour. Wage increases to $31.29 per hour after one (1) year of service. Wages incrementally increase as defined by union contract.
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined pension plan. A summary of the City’s benefits is located at https://www.effinghamil.com/job-benefits/.
This posting will remain open until the positions are filled.
DUTIES:
Ø Performs a variety of vehicular operational tasks such as plowing snow, hauling salt, transporting stone and gravel, transporting tools, equipment, supplies, etc.
Ø Operates a tractor with power mower, rotary, or side bar attachment;
Ø Services and performs minor repairs on equipment;
Ø Directs traffic and guides truck operators in congested areas. Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials;
Ø Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards;
Ø Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;
Ø Loads, unloads, or identifies building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications;
Ø Lays, repairs, and taps water mains;
Ø Mows grass and trims trees and shrubs in cemetery, parks, and other areas;
Ø Flushes and cleans sanitary and storm sewers to keep them running freely;
Ø Replaces or repairs water hydrants;
Ø Rods and maintain storm sewers;
Ø Lays water lines;
Ø Repairs and maintains manholes;
Ø Cleans catch basins;
Ø Patches holes in the street;
Ø Cuts curbs and sets forms;
Ø Cleans and repairs lift stations;
Ø Operates chain saws;
Ø Monitors gauges, dials, and takes measurements, samples, records findings;
Ø Various activities related to maintaining trees and other vegetation in right-of ways and on other City properties;
Ø Repair and replace signs according to the Uniform Traffic Manual, as well as other maintenance activities in rights-of-way;
Ø Ensures safety of operations;
Ø Performs duties as assigned at the water treatment plant and/or the wastewater treatment plant;
Ø Performs light to moderate carpentry repairs and construction;
Ø Maintains City cemetery and assists with cemetery services;
Ø Performs other related duties, as required.
Ø The complete job description is available at:
https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/effinghamil/2026/05/6cbd3fe5-job-description-mwi-public-properties-2026.pdf
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school education or G.E.D.;
· Three (3) to six (6) months of related experience or training;
· Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school education or G.E.D.;
· Six (6) to twelve (12) months of related experience or training;
· Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Online at https://www.effinghamil.com/job-openings/
- In-person at City of Effingham Customer Service (201 E. Jefferson Ave.) after obtaining an application form at Customer Service or downloading an application form at the above website address.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Jeremy Heuerman, Public Works Director at 217-342-5300 ext. 5347
The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
