BGMW - CAPITAL

State of Illinois; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Military Affairs, is seeking a Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker for the Capital Airport site. Under direct supervision, you will perform semi-skilled labor and assist skilled craftsmen, helping maintain facilities and grounds for Illinois National Guard operations.

This role involves maintaining outdoor areas, operating lawn care and power equipment, repairing fences and sidewalks, and supporting security duties.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of high school.
• Requires one year of maintenance work experience preferably in building/mechanical trades or heavy equipment operation.
• Preferred ability to follow oral and written instructions including blueprints and diagrams.
• Preferred ability to use power tools and operate heavy equipment safely.
• Prefers knowledge of construction and maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine ground maintenance of the facility.
• Assists skilled craftsmen and performs semi-skilled labor.
• Repairs fences, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, etc.
• Maintains interior cleanliness of facility.
• Operates lawn care and other power equipment.
• Loads/unloads trucks and moves heavy items up to 80 lbs.
• Performs security duties checking for fires and prowlers.
• Performs other duties as required within scope.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Construction tools knowledge

Building trades basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Construction tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker located at the Capital Airport. This position under direct supervision, 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

• Performs routine ground maintenance of the facility.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled labor and building mechanical work below the journey level and assists skilled craftsmen.
• Repairs fences, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, etc.
• Maintains interior cleanliness of facility.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs lawn care equipment i.e. push and/or riding lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers, and other power 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 fires and prowlers, checks windows and doors.
• 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.
• Requires one year of maintenance work experience preferably associated with the building/mechanical trades and/or heavy equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers the ability to follow oral and written instructions including blueprints and other diagrams.
• Prefers the ability to use power tools, operate heavy equipment and perform semi-skilled manual work in a safe manner.
• Prefers working knowledge of construction and maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of one or more of the building and mechanical trades.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of appropriate valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to lift and carry 80 pounds, i.e., heavy boxes, supplies, etc.; ability to move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Requires being on hands and feet for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders.
• Requires withstanding extreme temperature changes and exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.
• Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.

Work Hours: 7am - 3pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements
Work Location: 3101 J David Jones Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62707

Agency Contact: Natasha
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]

*NOTE: The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.