Employment Opportunities | Village of Union Grove

Current Openings

The Village of Union Grove, Wisconsin (pop. 5,000), is seeking applicants for Seasonal Laborer positions within the Public Works Department (Streets & Parks) and Water & Sewer Utility.

Position Overview:

Seasonal Laborers will assist with general maintenance tasks, with a primary focus on mowing and grounds maintenance across Village properties. Duties will vary depending on the assigned department:

Public Works (Streets & Parks):

Mowing and trimming grass in parks, along streets, and on other Village-owned properties
Lawn care and landscaping, including weed control and mulching
Brush pickup and disposal
Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities
Painting, general repairs, and assisting with street maintenance as needed

Water & Sewer Utility:

Mowing and trimming around water and sewer utility facilities, lift stations, and wells
General facility upkeep and cleaning
Hydrant painting and valve maintenance
Assisting with routine maintenance of the Village’s water distribution and sewer collection systems
Other tasks as assigned by the Utility Department

Qualifications:

Minimum 16 years old
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License (required to operate Village vehicles such as utility vans, pickup trucks, or a single-axle 1-ton truck)
Ability to operate various Village equipment, including:

Zero-turn riding lawn mower
Push mowers and weed trimmers
Garden tractor
Brush chipper

Work Hours & Schedule:

Regular schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
Work hours may vary depending on weather conditions and department needs

Compensation:

$14.00 per hour
Up to 40 hours per week

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

A Village of Union Grove Employment Application (available at https://www.uniongrovewi.gov/village-government/employment-opportunities
Contact information for three references

Submit application materials to Kyle Cramer, Public Works Supervisor, via email at kcramer@vi.uniongrove.wi.gov.

Application Deadline: April 18th, 2025

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidates must pass an alcohol/drug screening, and background check prior to their first day of employment.

Please check back periodically for updates, as new opportunities may become available in the future.

Union Grove (population 5,200) offers a high quality of urban and rural life and excellent opportunity for residential, commercial, and industrial growth. Union Grove is centrally located between Milwaukee and Chicago. Interstate I‐94 is only five miles east, and US Highway 45 serves as our Main Street with a charming downtown atmosphere.

The Village is served and is home to the highly regarded Union Grove Elementary and High School. Our citizens are protected by the Union Grove – Yorkville volunteer Fire and Rescue Department with full paramedic rescue services. Police protection is contracted with the Racine County Sherriff’s Dept. Union Grove is the home of the Racine County Fair, Great Lakes Dragaway, and the nearby Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Veterans Home. Overall, the median income is $95,952, average housing price $211,900.00 and average age of residents 32.9 years.