Public Works Summer Seasonal Employee

Are you looking for a fun and local job this summer? Join our team at Elk Grove Village. This is an excellent job for those that enjoy being outside, working on their feet, and learning useful skills that can be applied in other areas of your life! Whether you just graduated high school and are interested in a career in Public Works or looking to spend your summer working outdoors before heading off to school in the fall, many unique opportunities are available with Elk Grove Village.

The Village of Elk Grove is pleased to announce the offering of Summer Seasonal positions with the Village’s Public Works Department. Summer Seasonal(s) primarily work to complete tasks involving manual labor. Some typical tasks of a Summer Seasonal employee are painting, janitorial, light carpentry, planting and watering flowers and shrubs, watering trees, tree planting, and setting up for special events. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2026 High School Graduate or currently enrolled in College


• Ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions


• A valid Illinois Driver’s License and a safe driving record


• Ability to work three (3) to five (5) days, and/or twenty-four (24) to forty (40) hours per week

OPENING DATE: February 5, 2026          SUMMER WORK DATES: May – August 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled             COMPENSATION: $17.50 per hour

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Summer Seasonal employees will accrue one (1) hour of paid leave for every forty (40) hours worked.

Candidates must complete the online employment application at https://elkgrove.bamboohr.com/careers. Candidates should include a resume and references. All other inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources: 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007.

*Those candidates who meet the above qualifications may be contacted for an interview beginning mid-March.*

Email: [email protected]                     Tel: 847-357-4020