CITY OF EAST PEORIA

Permit Technician - Employment Opportunity! The City of East Peoria is seeking a motivated and organized individual for the full-time position of Permit Technician to perform a variety of administrative tasks in issuing various permits for the Department of Planning & Community Development. This position serves as the first point of contact for the permit process, responding to inquiries over the telephone, in person, and via email regarding City permit requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to receiving drawn plans and applications, review documentation; verifying presence of required licenses and insurance; entering applications into the computer system; calculating and collection fees; and maintaining files of issued permits, along with scheduling inspection appointments and advise contractors, developers, and citizens on the status of pending permit applications. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work on several tasks simultaneously, pay attention to detail, and have excellent recordkeeping skills. Candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Great benefit package including pension, health, dental, vision, and RX. Salary range for this position is $38,000-$42,000 DOQE. Residency within twenty-five (25) miles of the City’s corporate limits is required. Must be able to successfully pass a physical, background, and drug screen. Please submit resume to humanresources@cityofeastpeoria.com. Position is open until filled. EOE #officejobs #cityjobs #eastpeoria #fulltimejobs

Congratulations to Lt. Phil Brown who was named the East Peoria Fire Department Employee of the Year! Lt. Brown was honored at the end of the 38th annual East Peoria Firefighter Memorial Service on Oct. 13, and was presented his award plaque by Fire Chief Bobby Zimmerman. Well done Phil! #firefighters #firefighter

The City of East Peoria is seeking a Water Distribution General Laborer at Public Works. This position is responsible for maintaining and rehabilitating the City’s water distribution. Candidates must have at least a Class D or greater water operator license at time of hire or be able to pass a Class D test within one year of assuming the position. At the time of application, candidates must have extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing management of safe drinking water. This position is responsible for installing sections of new water mains, locates and repairs leaks and breaks in piping, and also responsible for issues related to water and sewer service calls to customers. Service duties include investigating customer concerns and inquiries, obtaining billing survey information, meter reading and initiating/terminating customer water/sewer services. Candidates must have good customer relation skills. Residency within 25 miles of City’s corporate limits, physical and drug screening are required. Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and tanker license is preferred. Starting hourly rate for this position for the first 12 months is $31.91 per hour. Wage continues to increase based on the terms of the contract. East Peoria is a full-service community. Submit a detailed resume to: City of East Peoria, ATTN: HR Director, 401 W. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 no later than 5:00 p.m. October 25, 2024, or to humanresources@cityofeastpeoria.com. EOE #publicworks

Apply today! The East Peoria Fire Department is hiring! We'll put new hires through the fire academy AND pay for your EMT-B training. Preference points will be awarded if you're already a #paramedic, #PHRN or #EMT-B. AND if you're a licensed paramedic or PHRN at the time of hire, we'll pay a $15,000 bonus, paid in three installments based on benchmarks. Mark these dates: • Fill out the online application at cityofeastpeoria.com/jobs by Friday, Sept. 27. • Mandatory orientation including written test for all applicants is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. All candidates must have a current CPAT card by Oct. 2. Schedule your CPAT test at https://lnkd.in/ggBdsAMD or https://lnkd.in/gH58wRwi Check you physical fitness and practice now ... the orientation includes a ladder climb and a 1 1/2-mile timed run. Take the steps toward a new career with great benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and a pension on retirement. Join the East Peoria Fire Department! Questions? Call Fire Chief Bobby Zimmerman, 309-427-7677.

EastSide Centre and the City of East Peoria are seeking a new leader for the indoor gym and fitness facility at the sports complex. The Fitness Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility's gymnasium, indoor track, recreational areas, workout areas, classrooms, and subordinate staff members.   The Fitness Manager oversees all indoor programming,  group exercise and Tae Kwon Do classes, personal and athletic training, fitness equipment, and areas of usage by members and guests alike. The Manager acts as a direct liaison between the EastSide Centre fitness staff and its’ fitness center members and guests.   Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the ability to develop marketing plans for the fitness center including the development of new programs, putting an emphasis on increasing membership sales, maintaining community branding, and creating a satisfying customer service experience for all members. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Physical Education, or a related field is preferred. Can be substituted with extensive experience in a similar position and with a certification in the following: ACE, ACSM, Cooper, AFFA, NCSF, NSCA, or CSCS. The anticipated pay range is $50,000-$60,000 annually DOQE. A minimum of two to three years’ management experience is preferred. A percentage of membership sales and/or personal training may be negotiated in salary. Must possess excellent organizational, oral, and written skills. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen required.  Residency within 25 miles is a requirement. This position will require working some evenings, weekends, and some holidays. The position’s hours will be based on facility needs, personal training sessions, and the indoor rental/event calendar.   Submit resume to: humanresources@cityofeastpeoria.com. All resumes must be postmarked no later than May 24, 2024. EOE #fitness #eastpeoria #exercise #physicalfitness

Congratulations to East Peoria Police officer Patrick Patterson (pictured in the center) who was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a swearing-in ceremony April 17 at City Hall. Sgt. Patterson has been a member of the EPPD for 13 years, hired in November 2010. He has worked on drug investigations and is also a field training officer. Among those on hand to congratulate Sgt. Patterson were East Peoria Police Chief David Catton (pictured left) and Deputy Chief Ryan Billingsley (pictured right). Congratulations on this new chapter of your career Sgt. Patterson! #eastpeoria #police #policepromotions

Take a step toward a new career! East Peoria Police Department has openings for new hire and experienced police officers. More information and the online applications for both positions can be found by scanning the QR code in the picture or visiting https://lnkd.in/gZQ_cbfu. #policejobs #eastpeoria #policeofficer

Congratulations to Jeff Hinshaw, Tyler Phillips, Zakary Rogy, Devon Brown and Dan Berkley, sworn in as new East Peoria Police officers during a ceremony at East Peoria City Hall on Dec. 18! With the addition of the five new officers, the East Peoria Police Department is now at full staffing levels. Best wishes to our new officers! #policejobs

Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanic - Employment Opportunity! The City of East Peoria Public Works Department is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Worker/Mechanic. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of Must have thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics and ability to repair gas/diesel engines and all types of other equipment. Welding experience is a must. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent. Hands on experience working in a heavy equipment repair and maintenance setting repairing large dump trucks, excavators and other related construction equipment, solid waste vehicles, police vehicles and fire response equipment. Applicant must have performed the above work for a minimum of 4 years. Applicant must provide their own power tools of sufficient capacity and variety to facilitate repairs and perform maintenance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal training in diesel and gasoline engines, any applicable ASE certifications, vendor specific certifications from MACK, Cummins, International, CAT or equivalent is a must. Specialized training in other heavy equipment repair and maintenance areas is a plus. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Illinois CDL Class C License with endorsements, and a safe driving record along with a valid IL DL. Residency within 25 miles of City’s corporate limits. Physical and drug screening required. Union position. $38.87 per hour. Open until filled. EOE Submit resume to: humanresources@cityofeastpeoria.com #vehiclemaintenance #mechanic #municipaljobs #eastpeoria