Du Quoin BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER | Carbondale, IL

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  • Location: Du Quoin, IL

  • Company: State Of Illinois

of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number 29099 Job Responsibilities Operates power mowing equipment and other power equipment necessary to maintain the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Operates heavy equipment such as tree spades, dump trucks and snowplows to maintain roads, streets and sidewalks on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Performs

a variety of nonskilled buildings and grounds work. Maintains all buildings on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. In the absence of the racetrack maintainer, operates all track equipment, graders, dump trucks, road graders, water trucks and track conditioner to maintain multiple use racetrack.

Provides guidance and direction to new employees, student workers and/or seasonal employees. Performs other duties as required or assigned which reasonably fall within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school plus one year of maintenance work experience preferably associated with the building

and mechanical trades and/or heavy equipment operation. Conditions of Employment 1.

Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check. 2. Requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical. 3. Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License—Class B or greater. 4. Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 5. Requires ability to use hand and power tools, operate heavy equipment or perform semiskilled manual work in a safe manner. Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm Work Location: 655 Executive Dr Du Quoin, IL 62832-3850 Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources Email: Phone #:217-785-xyz X Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Agriculture seeks to hire a Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker. This position is an integral part of the team that provides the day-to -day operation and maintenance of all facility maintenance needs on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. We encourage qualified applicants to apply today. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair.

Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program. AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. AGR offers a robust benefit package including; Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in many program areas Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

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. 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. 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.

– 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: @SIL-P1.

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