Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker - Dixon

City of Peoria, Arizona; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their team in Dixon. This role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks and assisting skilled craftsmen while maintaining the facility and grounds. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant maintenance experience. The position offers a full-time salaried role with a competitive monthly salary. If you are passionate about maintenance work and enjoy a hands-on environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values dedication and skill in maintaining essential facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of maintenance work experience in building/mechanical trades.
• Knowledge equivalent to completion of high school is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine ground maintenance and semi-skilled labor.
• Assist skilled craftsmen and operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Conduct building security checks and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical skills

Heavy equipment operation

Ability to follow instructions

Power tools usage

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Power tools

Job description

Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker - Dixon

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412 monthly; Full Range $4,412 - $5,991 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC-042

Department: Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

Schedule: 7.5 daily, M-F

Hours: 7am - 3pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted: 3/12/2025

Last Day to Apply: 3/26/2025

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

Position Overview - Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker (BGMW)

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker located out of the Dixon Armory. 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 facility.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled labor and building mechanical work below the journey level and assists skilled craftsmen.
• 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 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.

Employment Conditions

• Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.
• Requires travelling to other state facilities using state owned vehicle. Requires a valid driver's license in the appropriate classification as required by law.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 80 pounds, i.e., heavy boxes, supplies, etc.; ability to move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Requires being on feet for long periods of time; the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Requires being on hands and knees for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to withstand extreme temperature changes.
• Requires exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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• Non-State employees should log in using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the homepage. 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: 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).

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