BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Requisition ID: 53806 

Opening Date: 04/17/2026 
Closing Date: 04/30/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINT WORKER (05613) 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $4,747 - $6,446 per month ($56,964 - $77,352 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC042 Residual Maintenance Workers, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Building/ Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform grounds maintenance at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). The Building/Grounds Maintenance Workers will also serve as an assistant to carpenter, painter, plumber, electrician and engineer in the performance of a variety of semiskilled work. This position will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on lawn care equipment i.e. push and/or riding mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers, spreaders, and other power equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs grounds maintenance at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
• Serves as an assistant to carpenter, painter, plumber, electrician and engineer in the performance of a variety of semiskilled work.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on lawn care equipment i.e. push and/or riding mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers, spreaders, and other power equipment.
• Picks up rubbish and debris.
• May occasionally provide guidance and direction to new employees, student workers and/or seasonal employees.
• Participates in departmental meetings and other meetings and trainings as needed.
• Performs other dut