Employment Opportunity
Maintenance Worker 1 - Streets
MAINTENANCE WORKER 1 - STREETS
Grow with the Village of Sugar Grove! Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in streets and turf maintenance or local government? Or perhaps you are already working and looking to utilize your hands-on labor skills in a new field. The full-time Maintenance Worker position could be for you! With a generous benefits plan which includes a pension, this role represents an
opportunity both for those with public sector experience and those looking to start their career in local government.
The Village of Sugar Grove Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker I in the Streets Division. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks and operates heavy and specialized construction equipment, such as end loaders and backhoes, for the general maintenance, upkeep, and repair of public property, roadways, equipment, buildings, grounds, and Village utilities.
Under the direct supervision of the Streets Foreperson, this position is responsible for daily tasks such as:
- Mowing, trimming, maintenance, and care of Village trees and parkways.
- Care and maintenance of lawns (turf), trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Trim trees, chip branches, pick up litter/trash, and assist with emergency/hazard maintenance.
- Participate in special events including set-up, road closures, detour sign placement, crowd control, barricading and fencing, garbage pickup and disposal, etc.
- Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans turf equipment, large and small trucks for snow plowing, hauling, and performs snow and ice removal during winter operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid State Class A CDL Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.
- Submit to required Department of Transportation Drug/Alcohol Testing.
- Submit a full physical examination as a condition of employment, including the ability to use a respirator.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of responsible maintenance, construction, maintenance, or repair experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
BENEFITS
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
The Village of Sugar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TRAFFIC ALERT
Reconvened Meeting Scheduled for September 2, 2026, is Canceled
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying U.S. 30 (Illinois 56) over Illinois 47 (U.S. 30), in Sugar Grove, is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 17. Throughout the project, the following closures will be required to complete the work. U.S. 30 The right lane on eastbound U.S. 30 will be closed over the bridge. The eastbound U.S. 30 ramp to northbound Illinois 47 will be closed. A detour will direct traffic to Illinois 56 and Galena Boulevard to access Illinois 47. Illinois 47 The left lane on southbound Illinois 47 will be closed. The public can also expect various intermittent daytime lane closures on northbound Illinois 47, at least one northbound lane will remain open during construction. Additionally, later this month, a full closure of the northbound lanes on Illinois 47 will be required to install steel beams over the road. The schedule and impacts to traffic will be shared closer to the closure date. The repairs are expected to be completed in September. The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment. For more information on IDOT projects, click here . Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com . You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X .
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To ensure enough water for drinking, bathing, and fire protection this summer, all residents must comply with the village's water conservation ordinance. Watering to establish sod or seeded turf lawns is prohibited from July 1 to August 31. Water Conservation Guidelines: Even-numbered addresses may water on even dates from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd dates during the same hours. For more details, visit: https://irp.cdn-Website.com/.../Water-Conservation.pd
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
The Village of Sugar Grove has officially taken second place in the prestigious "Best of the Best" Tap Water Taste Test at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. The national runner-up finish establishes Sugar Grove as home to some of the highest quality, best-tasting drinking water in North America. The top spot went to the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, while third place was awarded to Vineyard, Utah “We are incredibly proud of our Public Works Team and thankful for the Leadership of our Public Works Director, Brad Merkel”, said Village of Sugar Grove President Sue Stillwell. “We value providing Sugar Grove with the best possible water, protecting our water resources, and we are all celebrating their win for the community as the stewards of the Best Tasting Water in the United States!” The Journey to the National Stage Sugar Grove's path to the national podium required winning a series of consecutive regional and state tournaments: The Regional Qualifier: First, the Sugar Grove Public Works team won the Kane County Water Association regional taste test. The State Championship: The team advanced to the Illinois Section AWWA State Finals at WATERCON 2026 in Peoria. On April 14, 2026, Sugar Grove was crowned the state champion, earning the sole right to represent Illinois nationally. The National Finals: The village competed against elite water producers from across the United States and Canada at the ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. Rigorous Standards of Excellence A panel of independent water experts judged the competition using strict blind-taste protocols. Samples were evaluated at room temperature across three major categories: Taste: Overall flavor and crisp drinkability profile. Clarity: Total visual transparency and absence of turbidity. Odor: The absolute lack of any organic or chemical scent. To even qualify for entry, Sugar Grove had to maintain a pristine safety record, with zero state or federal drinking water violations during the previous calendar year.
Press Release Hankes Road Bridge
