Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois

Courthouse Lead Maintenance

Date: January 15, 2015

Department: Sheriff

Location: Belvidere, Illinois

Pay: $17.94

Pay Type: Hourly

Employment Type: Full Time

SUMMARY:

This position enforces provides support to all maintenance related issues at the Boone County Courthouse. The County is seeking an individual who has a proven successful record of independent judgment and flexibility with working in a variety of environments. An ideal candidate will have a wide variety of experience in working in the maintenance field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

This candidate will be responsible for variety of tasks including work with pneumatic temperature control systems, low pressure hot water boilers, single and three phase electrical. Other tasks could include general electrical and plumbing maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. This is an on-call position. This position reports to the Sheriff’s Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires knowledge in the fields of HVAC, electrical and plumbing fields. Valid driver’s license is required. Experience working in a related position is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires physical demands. Job duties could require frequent standing, walking, and use of hands. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Occasionally, candidate may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat and cold.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience with electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC work a plus. Certification in refrigeration desired.

This position is 40 hours per week with a starting wage of $17.94 per hour. This is a union position. Boone County offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, retirement, and vacation.

Please submit completed application, resume and cover letter to:

Boone County Sheriff’s Department

Attn: Maintenance Position

615 North Main Street

Belvidere, IL 61008

Applications must be received by Friday, February 6, 2015.

Boone County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

The following are volunteer Boards of the County of Boone that have vacancies:

CAPRON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Three (3) vacancies for a term that will expire February 1, 2021

BOONE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Two (2) vacancies for a term that will expire December 31, 2016

COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BOONE

Two (2) vacancies for a term that will expire January, 2020

Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008.  Please respond by January 2, 2015 to assure being considered.

Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois