DUQUOIN STATE FAIR SEASONAL WORKER - Buildings & Grounds

Governor of Illinois; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for temporary positions during the Du Quoin State Fair. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks to ensure the fairgrounds are clean and safe for visitors. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to handle manual labor efficiently. With opportunities for growth and experience in a bustling setting, this job is perfect for those looking to contribute to a vibrant community event. Join a team that values hard work and commitment to excellence in public service during this exciting seasonal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform unskilled manual labor and simple clerical duties.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment for building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual labor tasks for maintaining public buildings.
• Sweep, scrub, and polish floors on the fairgrounds.

Skills

Manual Labor

Clerical Duties

Equipment Operation

Following Instructions

Education

Completion of eight years of elementary school

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Simple Machinery

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 46503
Closing Date: 08/25/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESER WKR - 09317
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $18.81/hour
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 75
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:

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The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for temporary employment not to exceed 6 months for the Du Quoin State Fair summer season. Temporary employees are needed for the following area: Buildings and Grounds. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to work in a constantly changing fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will be individuals who can work promptly and efficiently in order to maintain that the DuQuoin State Fair, as well as non-fair events, run effectively. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as offers for positions will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Illinois Department of Agriculture 2025 Seasonal Hire Employment Application Process

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 46503

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, performs a variety of unskilled manual labor and/or simple clerical duties.
• Sweeps, scrubs and polishes floors for maintenance of the public and non-public buildings on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
• Moves heavy equipment and office equipment including chairs, desks, filing cabinets.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers elementary knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and practices essential to grounds and building maintenance.
• Prefers experience with the operation of simple equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Prefers experience with understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Prefers experience with maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other employees, and members of the public.
• Prefers the possession of an appropriate and valid driver’s license.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work all 11 days of the DuQuoin State Fair, which may include nights and weekends.
• Must be able to work manual labor tasks for up to 10 hours a day or more.
• This position may require the position of a valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• This position may require the ability to complete a good deal of walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: varies
Work Location: 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, Illinois, 62832-3850
Agency Contact: [[recruiterEmail]]
Email: [e-mail]
Phone #: [phone]
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

We are looking to fill positions in the area outlined below:

• Buildings & Grounds - Maintains clean, safe and attractive public use areas.

Applications will be scored and ranked from highest to lowest score. Applicants will be offered employment in score order. Applicants scoring 1 or less will only be contacted if necessary to fill any vacant positions. Submit applications as early as possible as offers of employment will begin on June 1, 2024, and will continue to be made to qualified applicants in ranking order until all positions for the entire season are filled.

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:

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