Building/Grounds Laborer - Camp Lincoln

Job Requisition ID: 53074 
Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER - 05598 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4414 monthly; Full Range $4414 - $5926 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC042 Residual Maintenance Workers, AFSCME 

 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degreesearned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.Please note that the Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

 

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b, FM 115 or any otherdocument in lieu of a Resume or CV.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview - Building/Grounds Laborer

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Laborer located at the Camp Lincoln Facility.  Under direct supervision, this position regularly performs a variety of semi-skilled labor or building mechanical work below the journeyman level and may directly assist skilled craftsmen; or operates heavy equipment, as required, in the maintenance of the facility and grounds. The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard.  We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Maintains interior cleanliness of facility.
• Performs exterior maintenance of facility.
• Performs routine maintenance of facility.
• Cares and accounts for janitorial supplies and equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks which requires the possession of appropriate valid driver's license when moving the trucks; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, etc.; moves office equipment; carries moderate to heavy items up to 80 lbs.
• Performs building security duties such as checking for leaks, fires, vagrants, and prowlers. Checks condition and security of facilities windows, doors, gates, and other controlled access points.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one year of maintenance work experience preferably associated with the building/mechanical trades and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Prefers elementary knowle