Construction Laborer - Facilities & Services

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Illinois seeks a Construction Laborer for maintenance and construction tasks. Candidates should demonstrate physical stamina and a strong knowledge of construction tools and safety procedures. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly salary starting at $34.46, with responsibilities including excavation, sewer maintenance, and assisting skilled trades. Apply by June 19, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in construction tools and equipment usage.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license required.
• Must acquire State of Illinois Asbestos Worker license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform excavation work, including signaling backhoe operators and hand digging.
• Assist in building scaffolding and transporting materials to job sites.
• Repair and replace sewer lines and handle brick and block work.

Skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Proper use and care of tools

Knowledge of tools needed to complete a job assignment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asbestos handling tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Construction Laborer - Facilities & Services

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Summary

Perform skilled physical labor on construction and maintenance work and interact with campus customers, supervision, peers and employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs excavation work by signaling a backhoe operator, hand digging, breaking out concrete or asphalt, and shoring up excavations.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as placing barricades, installing sign posts, sandblasting, wrecking for remodeling projects, laying and leveling of asphalt, drilling holes, steam cleaning, operating concrete saw and asbestos removal.
• Repairs and replaces sewer lines.
• Handling brick and block, mixes mortar, builds scaffolding, and stocks necessary materials when assigned to assist Brick masons.
• Assists Carpenter crew in building scaffolding, hauling materials to job sites, and cleaning debris from work site.
• Assists Concrete Finishers by digging and leveling concrete bed, pouring and leveling concrete, stripping and removing concrete forms, and cleaning up the area when finished.
• Rods, brushes and flushes sewer lines with hand tools and sewer jetter.
• Drive and operate service vehicles used for construction laborer maintenance, installations, or repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Receives work assignments from Foreperson/Sub-Foreperson, Director of Building Maintenance and Grounds, or Superintendents. Work is inspected by the Building Maintenance Construction Laborer Foreperson or Sub- Foreperson. Is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.

May work from roof, ladder, scaffold or stage.
May work in ditches and near moving machinery and equipment.
May work while wearing a respirator.
May work when exposed to traffic.
May work at heights, depths, confined spaces, noisy areas and in inclement weather.
May work in temperature extremes ranging from freezing weather to steam tunnels.
May work at heights to inspect equipment located on platforms or hung above tall ceilings.
May work amid hazards of work sites such as dust, noise, and in areas such as coal fired power plants, animal rooms, and laboratories.
May be exposed to radiation and chemical fumes, molten lead and welding arcs. Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required when hazards exist.
This position requires the ability to multi-task on a routine basis due to the number of issues that must be dealt with daily.
The workload associated with the position can be stressful at times.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in the use of tools and equipment commonly used by laborers in the construction trade (examples of equipment may include: air hammer, concrete saw, patent scaffolding, trench digging equipment, etc.) and experience should include knowledge of asbestos removal/handling.

3. Valid State of Illinois driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Asbestos Supervisor License, Asbestos Building Inspector license. Current Hazwoper 40 hour training, OSHA 40 hour training.
Must acquire a valid State of Illinois Asbestos Worker license within the 6-month probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of tools needed to complete a job assignment
• Working knowledge of safety procedures.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2210 - Construction Laborer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/5/2024. Starting salary is $34.46/hour.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 19, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Weaver [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1031028
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu