BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum seeks a dependable Building/Grounds Laborer to maintain its beautiful campus. This full-time position includes essential cleaning tasks, upkeep of facilities, and support for events. As a significant historical institution in Illinois, the role plays a vital part in enhancing visitor experiences.

Benefits

Pension Program

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Sick Days

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Maintains interior cleanliness of facilities.
• Cleans exhibit areas and stairways open to the public.
• Participates in setting up and taking down tables and chairs for meetings.

Education

High school completion

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Jun 5, 2025

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID: 47701

Job Requisition ID: 47701

Closing Date: 06/25/2025

Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER - 05598

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4,413 monthly; Full Range $4,413 - $5,926 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC042

Merit Comp Code

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

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.

Posting Identification Number 47701

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

Join a World Class Institution!! The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is hiring a Building/Grounds Laborer. This position is responsible for coordinating activities related to cleaning and maintaining ALPLM's beautiful campus. The ideal candidate is dependable, a self-starter, and is comfortable working alone as well as with others. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a world class institution that welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year and houses one of the world's best collections of Illinois and Lincoln-related documents, artifacts, and audiovisual materials. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Building/Grounds Laborer to help ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nation's greatest Presidents and the history of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Maintains interior cleanliness of facilities.
• Cleans exhibit areas and stairways open to the public.
• Performs exterior maintenance of facilities.
• Participates in setting up and taking down tables and chairs for meetings, events and receptions.
• Wipes tables in meeting rooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Moves various items throughout the campus.
• Conducts rounds on the premises including parking garage.
• Performs upkeep on Agency vehicles to keep them clean of debris.
• 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.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a valid appropriate driver's license and required auto insurance.
• Requires the ability to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the use of an agency-supplied mobile phone.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as outlined in the job description.
  
  

About The Agency

The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. As caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts, we consider our work to learn, teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future, as it can be inspired by the past. As preservationists of Illinois' diverse history, we strive to build, maintain, and make accessible a growing record of history for today's inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall, in the future, rely on our efforts. Our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity, intentional leadership, equitable collaboration and transparent accountability. The ALPLM boasts pristine facilities, a creative environment, and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefits package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision insurance
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 13 paid holidays annually - 14 on even numbered years
• 12 weeks paid maternity / paternity leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A Supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) and more
  
  

For more information about our benefits please follow this link https//www2.illinois.gov/coms/benefits/pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday thru Tuesdays (off Wed/Thurs)

Work Location: 212 N 6th St Springfield, IL 62701-1004

Agency Contact: Ashlee Bates

Email: [e-mail]

Phone #: [phone]

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position [DOES/DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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]
  
  

Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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