Maintenance Worker I-Forestry

Company: Village of Morton Grove
Location: Morton Grove
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Maintenance Worker I position. Overview: The Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor of routine difficulty involving physically demanding unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and performs related work as required. This recruitment is designed to fill a Maintenance Worker I vacancy in the Forestry Section. Under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader, the employee will perform the duties as assigned and associated with the Department of Public Works Forestry Section and assist other divisions within the Public Works. Consequently, a history of experience on a tree/shrub maintenance or tree removal crew is desirable. When not directly engaged in forestry operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer, assisting the Street Division with maintaining local streets. This is a laborer position that is subject to 24-hour callback. Requirements: Performs heavy manual labor, completing tasks such as digging and shoveling for the Tree Planting Program. Operation of equipment needed to work effectively at heights required to maintain a healthy tree canopy. Lifts and carries supplies needed for forestry operations or repairing Village infrastructure. Safely operates all power and manual tools associated with the various operational divisions of Public Works. Carries or lifts branches when a tree is cut down or trimmed. • Safely operates chipping and stumping equipment. Posts or guard rail installation; cleaning after all repairs and severe weather events; being a flagman; feeding branches through a chipper; water plantings. Abilility to cross train and work within all Department of Public Works Divisions. Snow Plowing The position requires responding to work-related emergencies 24 hours a day and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL. Salary ranges from $59,310 to $76,726.00 DOQ with excellent benefits (health, dental, IMRF). To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a completed Job Application (located here) plus a resume and cover letter to the Director of Public Works office. The above packet may be emailed to pwhr@mortongroveil.org (include “Maintenance Worker I - Forestry” in the subject line.) U.S. mail can be addressed to: Village of Morton Grove Attn: PW Human Resources 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053

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