Capital Airport Grounds & Maintenance Technician

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

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.