Building Clerk

JOB POSTING DATE

May 13, 2026

POSITION:

Building Clerk - Full Time

DEPARTMENT

Building Department SALARY:

$18.00/Hour

JOB DUTIES

Must be public service oriented with excellent customer service, people skills and be able to work well with fellow employees. Must have a professional attitude including cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce and customer base. Must be well organized and able to prioritize tasks, as well as efficiently manage multiple areas of responsibilities with overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced environment. May include aspects of general reception, data processing, permitting and scheduling inspections. Must have excellent communication and listening skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

General knowledge and proficiency in processing information and use of various office equipment and computer applications. Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Answer phones, give general information over the phone and front desk. Input Property Maintenance complaints in the system. Process permit applications, file invoices for Building Department, create Board Reports, Code Bills (for Building Department) file entry dates for Crime Free Program, schedule inspections for permit applications, and process FOIA Requests. High school diploma/GED required. Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred. Must be able to pass background check.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, 457B Retirement Savings, EAP, and more. To be considered for this position, you must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a drug test and background check. Please complete an Employment Application on this website, save it as a pdf or MS Word document, and send it, along with a resume to my email address at dwhite@villageoflansing.org. The Village of Lansing is an equal opportunity employer. The Village does not discriminate in employment with regards to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 3141 Ridge Road | Lansing, IL 60438 |

Phone:

708.895.7176 |

Fax:

708.832.4588 | www.villageoflansing.org