Employment Opportunities
PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
The Village of Beecher is hiring for the position of Part-time Administrative Clerk at the Village Hall. Expected start date early May, 2025. Average 20 hours per week (M-F) $17/hour, flexible days/hours. This position will perform routine administrative and clerical work including but not limited to, answering phone calls, customer service, processing water bill/dog tag payments, data entry, scanning, copying, organizing, filing and assisting with FOIA requests.
Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to respond and interact with others in a courteous and professional manner. Individuals must have a working experience with general office procedures and practices, strong organizational skills, be able to work independently and in a team environment, have proficient typing and data entry skills, and be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Individuals will be expected to keep private, any confidential information related to water billing accounts and personnel matters handled in a small office environment. Ideal candidates would be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc.), and ability to quickly learn new software programs.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of related work experience in an office environment. Application can be downloaded below or picked up at the Village Hall. Return to 625 Dixie Hwy/PO Box 1154, Beecher, IL 60401 or email to [email protected]. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 21, 2025.
LEAD WATER OPERATOR/PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Description: The Village of Beecher is accepting applications for the position of full-time Lead Water Operator/Public Works Maintenance Mechanic. The Beecher Public Works Department maintains the Village’s water system, wastewater treatment plant, over 50 acres of parks, in addition to street maintenance, snow plowing, leaf and brush pickup, and the general maintenance of 7 municipal buildings. This position would be the Responsible Operator in Charge for the Water System including, daily testing, chemical delivery & storage, monthly operating reports, sampling in conjunction with the IEPA sample schedule, as well as being a part of the daily operations of the Public Works Department to include, park maintenance, street maintenance, snow plowing, etc. This position is under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent and the Assistant Public Works Superintendent as agent. Some weekend and after hours work will be required.
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local 399.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, Illinois EPA Class C Water License at time of application. Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement at time of application. General Standards License required within 6 months of hire. Five (5) years experience in equipment operation and public works, construction, or maintenance.
Benefits: The Village offers a generous benefit package that includes vacation time, sick time, health insurance, and IMRF pension.
Salary Range: $50,862 to $77,194 DOQ
How to Apply: Submit resume and application to [email protected] or drop off at Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401.
Applications may be downloaded here or picked up from the Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, IL 60401
Position open until filled.
PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER
The part-time position involves a variety of police duties including maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders,
recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners.
This position does not advance to a full-time police officer position. There is a separate application and testing process for full-time police officers.
Qualifications:
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Preference will given to candidates who have graduated from a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for Certified Police Officer
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by State Statute
- Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not limited to: oral interview, polygraph examination, extensive background investigation and post offer physical/drug test
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Twenty-one years of age or older
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Standard shift is 12hr in length but can vary
Wage: 25/hr.
Applications available here
or can be picked up at Village Hall, 625 Dixie Highway Beecher, IL 60401
Completed applications should be returned to the Village Hall or to [email protected]
Application Deadline: Open
