City of Aurora - Employment and Recruitment Center

03/04/2026

🌳 NOW RECRUITING: Horticulturist 🌳

The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of Horticulturist. This position may work in either the Downtown Services Division or the Parks and Recreation Division.

🌿 Full-time Union Position
🌿 Starting hourly wage: $31.54/hour (eligible increase after 6 months and annual increases thereafter in accordance with labor agreement)
🌿 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
🌿 Comprehensive benefits package.

📲 To learn more about this role and to apply, please visit www.joinaurorail.com

📅 Application and resume should be submitted online by 3:00 P.M. on March 13, 2026.

02/23/2026

🌟 Thank you to everyone who attended our seasonal job fair last Monday!

📲 To learn more about our seasonal opportunities and to apply, please visit www.joinaurorail.com

01/30/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Animal Control Manager and Assistant Animal Control Manager 🚨

🌟 The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Animal Control Manager and Assistant Animal Control Manager in the Department of Community Services/Animal Control Division.

Animal Control Manager:
✅ Full-time/Executive (salaried) position.
✅ Annual salary range: $98,696.00 – $132,620.80; starting rate dependent on experience and qualifications.
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package.

Assistant Animal Control Manager:
✅ Full-time/Non-Exempt position.
✅ Starting hourly wage: $36.06, depending on experience and qualifications.
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package.

📲 To learn more about these roles and to apply, please visit https://www.joinaurorail.com

📅 Application and resume should be submitted online by the respective deadline.

📌 Assistant Animal Control Manager - By 3:00 PM (CST) on February 10, 2026.

📌 Animal Control Manager - By 3:00 PM (CST) on February 12, 2026.

01/29/2026

🚨 Job Fair Alert! 🚨

Looking for a seasonal job? Or know someone who is? We've got you covered!

🌟 The City of Aurora is hosting a job fair for seasonal positions available at Phillips Park Golf Course, Phillips Park Zoo, and Parks & Recreation.

This event is a great chance to meet with the hiring supervisors and HR personnel, learn more about available seasonal positions and job qualifications, and ask questions about what it’s like to work with our team.

📅 DATE: February 16, 2026
🕒 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Phillips Park Visitor Guest Center - 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL

We encourage anyone interested in a seasonal employment opportunity with the City of Aurora to attend this event. Registration is recommended to help reserve your spot; however, walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.

📲 REGISTRATION LINK:
https://schedule.planhero.com/events/ecb68749a/city-of-aurora-seasonal-job-fair

To learn more about our seasonal opportunities and to apply, please visit www.joinaurorail.com

01/29/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Court Certified Interpreter 🚨

🌟 The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Court Certified Interpreter to assist the Communications and Marketing Department and Law Department in handling translation and interpretation services!

✅ Full-time/Non-Exempt position.
✅ Starting hourly wage: $31.84/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package.

📲 To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit https://www.joinaurorail.com

📅 Application and resume should be submitted online by 3:00 PM (CST) on January 30, 2026.

01/29/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Civil Engineer I 🚨

🌟 The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Civil Engineer I in the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division!

✅ Full-time, union represented position (AFSCME 3298).
✅ Starting hourly wage: $39.36/hr.; After 6 months: $40.26/hr.; After 1 year: $41.21/hr.; Annual increases thereafter in accordance with CBA.
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package.

📲 To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit https://www.joinaurorail.com

📅 Application and resume should be submitted online. Position will remain open until filled.

01/08/2025

❗ NOW HIRING: 2025 Aurora Special Census!

✅ Looking for an opportunity to help your community and earn competitive pay? Apply to become a Field Supervisor, Field Representative, or Office Clerk for the 2025 Aurora Special Census!

💵 Pay ranges from $21-$24.50 and each position can last up to six months!

📲 To submit your application, please visit: www.aurora-il.org/SpecialCensusJobs.

01/06/2025

📢 The City of Aurora has opened testing and is accepting applications to establish an eligibility for Police Officer with the Aurora Police Department 🚨

🌟 Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!

📅 Applications and required documents must be submitted by February 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM CST

✍️ Register and complete the written exam no later than February 14, 2025, by 11:59 PM CST.

💻⬇️ Visit us to learn more about this opportunity and apply today!

This area will give information about the various employment opportunities at the Aurora Police Department.

01/01/2025

Wishing Everyone A Happy New Year 🎉✨️

Happy New Year, Aurora! 🎉

We hope this new year brings joy and peace to all 💛

12/23/2024

📢 NOW HIRING: Equipment Service Worker / Equipment Technician - Eligibility List

🌟 The City of Aurora is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for Equipment Service Worker / Equipment Technician in the Division of Fleet.

✅ Full-Time, union position (AFSCME 1514)
✅ Equipment Service Worker starting hourly wage: $31.40/hour; after 6 months: $32.12/hour; after 1 year: $32.83/hour; Annual increases thereafter.
✅Equipment Technician starting hourly wage: $36.62/hour; after 6 months: $37.42/hour; after 1 year: $38.26/hour; Annual increases thereafter.
✅ Excellent benefit package, including ASE Certifications and a Tool Allowance.
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

📆 Application and resume should be submitted online by 3 P.M. (CST) on January 20, 2025.

💻⬇️ Click the link below to learn more about the Equipment Service Worker / Equipment Technician position and to apply!

12/23/2024

📢 NOW HIRING: Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance

🌟 The City of Aurora is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance in the department of Public Facilities.

✅ Full-Time, executive position
✅ Annual salary range: $111,841.60 – $150,363.20; Starting rate dependent on experience and qualifications.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

📆 Application and resume should be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled.

💻⬇️ Click the link below to learn more about the Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance position and to apply!

12/23/2024

📢 NOW HIRING: Fire Inspector 🔥

🌟 The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire Inspector in the Fire Prevention Division / Fire Department.

✅ Full-Time, union position (AFSCME 3298)
✅ Starting hourly wage: $39.36/hour; after 6 months: $40.26/hour; after 1 year: $41.21/hour; Annual increases thereafter.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

📆 Application and resume should be submitted online by 3 P.M. (CST) on January 10, 2025.

💻⬇️ Click the link below to learn more about the Fire Inspector position and to apply!