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The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Bureau of Property Management is seeking to hire an organized, self motivated, and detailed-oriented Building & Grounds Laborer in the Springfield, Illinois area.
Job Responsibility:
Performing non-skilled routine cleaning of interior and exterior of buildings such as snow, leaf, ice, and debris of walkways, entrances, and exits
Operating of heavy equipment such as tractors, end loaders, lawn trimmers, dollies, spreaders, desk jacks, and other equipment
Under immediate supervision of the Building & Grounds Supervisor, performs exterior maintenance of facilities
Performs nonskilled routine cleaning tasks and interior/exterior maintenance functions within the Central & Southern Region
Loads and unloads trucks containing facility office furniture, various materials, and equipment
Operates heavy equipment including tractors lacking backhoe, end loader, lawn trimmers, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment such as blowers and plows, hedge clippers, pallet jacks, dollies, spreaders, tillers, desk jacks, and leaf blowers
Travels to other facilities in the Central and Southern Region to maintain the buildings and grounds of those facilities on a regular basis
Coordinates with skilled craftsmen in the maintenance of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Requirements:
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school
Requires completion of an Illinois State Police (ISP) fingerprint background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to other facilities
Requires ability to lift and carry materials/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 75 pounds
Requires ability to utilize agency supplied material/equipment (i.e., smartphone, mobile phone, etc.) to respond to emergency calls
Nice to have:
Working knowledge of the use and care of janitorial cleaning equipment
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., tractor lawn mower, string trimmer, shovel) use and maintenance
Working knowledge of grounds/building maintenance and cleaning methods
One (1) year of professional experience following oral and written instructions
What we offer:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility