Employment

The Village of Morton Grove (5.1 square miles) is a diverse and mature inner-ring suburb with immediate access to interstate, commuter rail, and recreational trail networks. Residents enjoy the comforts of suburban living, access to 400 acres of Cook County Forest Preserves, a mix of small businesses and national retailers, and is close to downtown Chicago, O’Hare Airport, Interstates 94 and 294, and is serviced by Metra trains and Pace buses. The Village has outstanding restaurants and shops and a balance of residential, retail, and commercial properties that provide diverse offerings to its residents. Morton Grove is described as an “Incredibly Close community of neighbors that enjoy living in Morton Grove and care about each other.” The Village provides high-quality municipal services through Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Family and Senior Services, Building, Fire, Police, and Public Works departments.

The Village only accepts applications and resumes in connection with specific advertised positions. Applications and resumes are not kept on file. If there is an advertised position you would like to apply for listed below, please click on the corresponding link for more information.

Send your completed Employment Application along with a cover letter and resume to hr@mortongroveil.org. (unless otherwise directed) or:

Village of Morton Grove
Attn: Human Resources
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053

(Do not use this application for sworn police officer employment)

Part-Time Desk Community Service Officer

The Morton Grove Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of part-time Desk Community Service Officer to work the midnight shift.  This will be a non-sworn, uniformed, civilian position within the ranks of the police department.

Regular mandatory hours for part-time Desk CSOs are generally a minimum of two (2) consecutive 4 to 8 hour shifts weekly on the midnight shift between the hours of 10:00pm – 6:00am and/or afternoon shift from 2:00pm – 10:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.  Ideal candidates should have availability during those times.  An opportunity to work more hours or additional shifts will be presented when available but are limited to 1,000 hours per year.

Duties include but are not limited to front desk reception, data entry, assisting police and the public in person and on the telephone, report writing and other office support duties. Perform well-being checks of prisoners in cells and holding areas.

Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and must be able to communicate effectively via telephone or in person in a patient and courteous manner in a high stress environment.  Must be able to comprehend, interpret, explain and make decisions in accordance to established department procedures and policies.  Preferred candidates will possess some law enforcement background.

Starting pay is $23.82 per hour.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work any shift plus weekends and holidays if needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Clerical/customer service experience.
• Strong ability to multi-task and high attention to detail.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to learn industry specific software.
• Team player and ability to interact well with others.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Candidate must pass a background investigation, polygraph test, psychological examination, medical exam and drug screen.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The Village must receive your empolyment application, signed disclosure form, cover letter, resume and a copy of your high school or college diploma via e-mail to pdhr@mortongroveil.org.
2. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until Filled
3. Faxed or hard copies of the application packet will not be accepted.
4. All communication regarding the hiring process will be sent via e-mail.  All applicants must provide a valid e-mail address.

PART-TIME SENIOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & SENIOR SERVICES (MORTON GROVE CIVIC CENTER)

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Part-time Senior Programs Coordinator for the Department of Family and Senior Services.

THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE

The Village of Morton Grove (5.1 square miles) is a diverse suburban community (pop. 25,297) that offers hometown charm and has been featured as one of the best places to live in Illinois. The Village is close to downtown Chicago, O’Hare Airport, Interstates 94 and 294 and is serviced by Metra trains and Pace buses. The Village has outstanding restaurants and shops and a balance of residential, retail, and commercial properties that provide diverse offerings to its residents. Almost 20% of the Village encompasses the Cook County Forest Preserve allowing residents to take advantage of many biking and hiking trails, golf courses, and parks. Morton Grove is described as an “Incredibly Close. Amazingly Open” community of neighbors that enjoys living in Morton Grove and care about each other.

POSITION IN BRIEF

Under direction of the Assistant to the Village Administrator, coordinates the delivery of Village social services for the senior citizen population of the community. Organizes new programs for the residents; responsible for the development and administration of Family & Senior Services programs for the entire community; performs related work as required.

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Supports the Advisory Commission on Aging.
• Produces and distributes weekly Senior Center activity schedule.
• Provides room setup for senior programming events.
• Coordinates events including, but not limited to, monthly senior luncheons, senior-orientated health screening events, BINGO events, and weekly senior activities hosted at the Civic Center.
• Solicits and coordinates sponsorships and volunteers for senior events.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the Senior Center and activity spaces.
• Stocks and replenishes supplies, materials, and refreshments as needed for senior programming and events.
• Other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The compensation for this position is $25.00 per hour, 20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling is required.

A complete and comprehensive Job Description for the position is provided at the link below:

Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Human Resources at hr@mortongroveil.org.

The Village of Morton Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position open until filled. Further inquiries about this position can be made by calling Human Resources at 847-663-3005. 

Pumping Station Supervisor

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking a skilled and dependable Pumping Station Supervisor to join our Public Works team. This full-time position involves leading the technical, infrastructure maintenance and supervisory operations at the Village water treatment facilities and pumping stations.

The Village is interested in candidates with previous hands-on experience in supervising operations of water treatment facilities,  pump stations and complex watermain networks.  The candidate must have a strong understanding of safety procedures, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be committed to public service, ability to operate across multiple disciplines within a public works organization and capable of responding to emergencies when needed.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work involves responsibility for setting and maintaining water quality goals, implementing and monitoring daily operations.
• Plans, schedules and directs pump station personnel.
• Interaction with residents, commercial property owners/managers and village officials.
• Prepares and files required reports submitted to local, state and federal agencies and staff.
• Conducts daily inspections of pumps, motors, elevated tanks, reservoirs and security systems.
• Ensure operational compliance with all State and Federal EPA standards.
• Ability to support watermain repair operations and maintenance of water network valve vaults, fire hydrant and appurtenances.
• Supervises sample collection and analysis.
• Directs the adjustment of treatment methods to improve plant efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have five years’ experience in water supply and distribution systems; possess an EPA State of Illinois Water Class C Operator’s License or equivalent. .
• Able to operate or learn to operate, cars, trucks, 1-4 ton dump trucks, 4-6 wheel dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes, sewer jet truck, air compressors, jack hammers, sewer pumps, chain saws, hydraulic shoring equipment, gas detectors, all carpentry tools, all plumbing tools, shovels, sledge hammers, picks, rakes, axes, pruning tools, lawn mowers, and blower packs, water pumps, self-contained breathing apparatus, computer leak truck, portable diesel generator, chlorinators, accessories.
• Able read and use maps, water sewer atlases, technical manuals, draft plans, purchase orders, maintenance logs, and mileage logs.
• Administer programs and maintain records for the IEPA MS4 NPDES Storm Water Program.

Salary Range: $83,049.00 to $107,433.00 annually
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays

Full Job Description

To Apply: Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to pwhr@mortongroveil.org (include “Public Works Pumping Station Supervisor” in the subject line).

Position open until filled.

Maintenance Worker I (Division of Streets)

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 Division of Streets. Under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader, the employee will perform the duties as assigned and associated with the Division of Streets and assist other divisions within the Department of Public Works. Consequently, a history of experience with construction is desirable.

If not directly engaged in street division operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer, assisting the other divisions. This is a laborer position that is subject to 24-hour callback and requires rotated on-call duties.

Examples of Knowledge and Skills:

• Performs heavy manual labor, completing tasks such as shoveling and raking hot/cold mix asphalt.
• Operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, rollers, riding lawn mowers and dump/semi-trucks.
• Ability to operate gas/battery powered tools such as walk-behind saw, plate compactor, cut-off saw, hammer drill, back-pack blower and line trimmer.
• Ability to comprehend roadway sign layout, removal and installation.
• Participate in snow removal and ice control operations.
• Adhere to all safety, rules and regulations.

The position requires the ability to obtain a Class A & B CDL.

A complete and comprehensive Job Description for the Maintenance Worker I position is provided at the link below:

Maintenance Worker I Job Description
Salary ranges from $59,310.00 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 – Streets” 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

Position open until filled.

Maintenance Worker I (Water/Sewer Division)

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Maintenance Worker I-Water/Sewer position.

Position in Brief
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 Water and Sewer Division. Under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader, the employee will perform the duties as assigned and associated with the Public Works Water and Sewer Division and assist other divisions within the Department of Public Works. Consequently, a history of experience with light construction, plumbing or other municipal water and sewer experience is desirable.

When not directly engaged in water and sewer operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer, assisting the other divisions. This is a laborer position that is subject to 24-hour callback and requires rotated on-call duties.

Essential Functions of the job

• Performs heavy manual labor, completing tasks such as digging and shoveling for Water Main Repairs, Sewer Line Repairs, Catch Basin Rebuilding, Fire Hydrant Installations and Parkway Restoration.
• Replaces Water Main Valves
• Operating Various Equipment Such as Front-End Loaders, Backhoes, Bobcats and Dump Trucks
• Sewer Maintenance – Cleaning and Televising – Storm and Sanitary Sewers
• Julie Underground Utility Locating
• Snow Plowing

The position requires responding to work-related emergencies 24 hours a day and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL. It assists other divisions within Public Works.

Compensation and Benefits

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 – Water/Sewer” in the subject line.)

Position open until filled.

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER

Salary and Benefits:
Terms, benefits, and other conditions of employment for Morton Grove Police Officers are governed by Village policies and the current CBA. Effective Jan 1, 2026, starting salary is $86,446 with a top pay of $120,423 reached in six years (Steps). Lateral entry officers may qualify for starting pay increases. Officers who have completed two years of prior service as an officer will start at Step 3 of the CBA’s salary schedule ($101,555). Officers who have completed three years of prior service will start at Step 4 ($109,676). Officers who have completed 4 years of prior service will start at Step 5 ($116,447).

In addition, the Village provides excellent fringe benefits including a pension plan, other retirement savings options, and health, dental, and life insurance. Officers are also eligible to earn annual vacation time and floating holidays. The Village also provides officers with a uniform allowance of $850 per year. Officers are eligible for up to $2,400 additional longevity pay for years of service.

Signing Bonus:
Lateral Entry Police Officers qualify for a signing bonus of $8,000.

Current Police Officer Work Schedule:
8 hour work schedule. Assignment to permanent patrol shifts. 6 days on duty, followed by 3 regularly scheduled days off.

Specialty Assignments:
Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, Breathalyzer Operator, Range Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Tactical Medical Instructor, Peer Support Team, Community Liaison Officer, Tactical Officers, Detectives, Field Training Officer, Juvenile Officer, Traffic Officer, Drone Operator, Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT), North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF), Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS), and the Narcotics and Currency Interdiction Team (NARCINT).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently is or within the past two years from time of application has been a sworn officer in good standing in an Illinois law enforcement agency for at least one year after completion of a probationary period and at least two years in total and separated from that agency in good standing; and
• Possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; and
• Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a Village of Morton Grove Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the Village; and
• Possess an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education; or has served in, and received an Honorable Discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
• Taken and passed such examinations as the Morton Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners deem necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer; and
• Meet all State and Federal eligibility requirements to be a law enforcement officer; and
• Be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License; and
• Have the ability to pass the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test.

Applications:

Click here to access the Lateral Entry Police Officer online application portal.

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026 at 3:00PM. The Village must receive a completed application and all required documents in order for you to be eligible for further consideration.

Questions:
Questions concerning this application process can be addressed to the Human Resources Department, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois, 60053; or at: pdhr@mortongroveil.org

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORER-WATER/SEWER

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking a skilled and dependable Equipment Operator-water/sewer to join our Public Works team. This full-time position involves operating a variety of light and heavy equipment to support the maintenance and improvement of Village infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator-Water/Sewer.

This position is classified and paid as an Equipment Operator; however, the primary duties are focused on water and sewer fi operations.  The employee will work as part of a field crew performing underground utility maintenance and repairs, including water main breaks, service leaks, sewer repairs, excavation support, and site restoration.

The employee may be assigned to work as a laborer in and around trenches during excavation and utility repair work, depending on the needs of the crew and the job.  Equipment operation will also be required as needed.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Operating equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, Vactor sewer trucks, dump trucks (CDL B), skid steer, and more.
• Performing manual labor including excavation, grading, and infrastructure repairs.
• Hauling materials and debris and delivering to designated sites.
• Participating in snow removal and ice control operations.
• Conducting routine maintenance on equipment and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Adhering to all safety and risk management protocols.

The Ideal Candidate…

• Has at least one year of experience operating automotive and heavy equipment.
• Possesses a valid Class “B” CDL and can respond to emergencies 24/7.
• Experience in water and sewer construction or underground utility work.
• Experience working around excavations, trench boxes, and utility repairs.
• Ability to safely operate Public Works equipment.
• Knowledge of basic water and sewer system maintenance.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and safety awareness.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Is familiar with public works operations and safety procedures.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office and can read technical manuals and maps.
• Is physically capable of lifting and moving heavy materials and working in varied weather conditions.

View the full Job Description for more information.

Salary Range: $69,493 to $89,895 annually
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays

To Apply:
Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to pwhr@mortongroveil.org (include “Public Works Equipment Operator” in the subject line).

For further inquiries, contact the Village of Morton Grove Public Works Department at 847-663-3005.

Position open until filled.