Laborer; Department Of Facilities Management Coupe-Labr-Countywide

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Laborer Foreman, assists skilled trades’ personnel by performing a variety of routine manual tasks. Mixes concrete, mortar and plaster. Screens sand and rock. Erects scaffolds and loads scaffolds with material. Digs, excavates, back fills, and grades dirt. Demolishes concrete, drywall, masonry, and plaster. Carries, wheels or delivers by truck various construction materials to work sites.

Maintain equipment such as cement, concrete, and mortar mixers, hand and power tools, and wheelbarrows. Perform general set-up and clean-up duties at work sites before and after daily work activity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Possession of a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) Certificate.

One (1) year of full‑time work experience performing manual labor.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License - Class “C” or higher.

This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position. Candidates who are selected must pass a required drug test as part of the pre‑employment background check process.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Ability to perform manual labor of a physical nature.

Familiarity with and the ability to use various hand‑held and power‑operated tools including shovels, picks, chain saws, etc.

Ability to maintain equipment such as cement, concrete, and mortar mixers, hand and power tools, and wheel barrows.

Ability to operate motor vehicles such as vans or trucks.

Ability to work in various seasonal weather conditions.

This position requires various types of physical exertion, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

Very Heavy Work: requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

When applying, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served more than 180 consecutive days. Candidates must identify themselves as a veteran on the application and attach a copy of their DD‑214, DD‑215, or NGB‑22. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers at interview.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Successful completion of post‑offer tests, including background check, drug screen, and medical examination, is required. Falsification of any information will result in disqualification and possible termination. Employers are not allowed to delay salary based on internal status.

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44.

Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44‑53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42‑35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

Requisition :

Job Posting Date:
May 11, 2026

Closing Date:
May 26, 2026

Shift: 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (Full‑time)

Contact: BHR.Workforce Strategy