Laborer Construction

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Facility Maintenance Year-Round Full-Time Glencoe, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.35 To $19.30 Hourly

Title:
Laborer, Construction

Exemption Status :
Non-exempt

Department :
Construction & Maintenance

Reports to :
Manager, Construction & Maintenance

Year-Round Full-time employees of the Chicago Botanic Garden are eligible

At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our compensation philosophy is rooted in our core values:
Growth, Understanding, Resilience, and Trust through Transparency. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

Our objective is to create compensation and growth opportunities for our employees that are highly competitive, internally equitable and transparent. The foundation of our efforts is a straightforward approach that can be easily communicated by managers with defined pay ranges for all positions. When posting job openings, we share the minimum salary up to the budgeted amount.

The starting salary for new staff members is determined by considering the salary range assigned to the position and by reviewing the candidate’s qualifications for the job as compared with job responsibilities. Prior work experience should be considered in determining the salary offer, provided that it is relevant to the job. Additional factors such as secondary language proficiency or advanced degrees that enhance performance may also be considered.

A candidate’s salary may exceed the minimum amount based on factors such as experience, additional skills (e.g., secondary language proficiency), or pertinent degrees that enhance the individual’s contribution to the role but are not required. Opportunities for increased compensation are provided through referral bonuses, shift differentials, Thank You Pay, promotions, and periodic pay increases based on the Garden's overall performance and financial budgets.

Our total compensation and benefits package is people centric. We prioritize employee wellness across three pillars: physical, mental, and financial. Our goal is to offer innovative total rewards that support continuous professional growth, personal development, and provide the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional commitments.

Position Overview:

The Construction Laborer performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, and maintenance duties to support the safe operation, appearance, and functionality of facilities, exhibits, grounds, and infrastructure. This position assists with construction projects, preventive maintenance activities, and repairs while ensuring compliance with safety standards and organizational procedures.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• General manual maintenance work including repair of irrigation, drainage systems, fences, gates, roads, show props, and exhibits.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, or construction equipment.
• Assisting with material loading, unloading, transportation, or site preparation activities.
• Performing general construction, repair, or maintenance work on facilities, infrastructure, or grounds.
• Conducting routine inspections to identify repair or maintenance needs.
• Maintaining a construction worksite or ensuring OSHA compliance related to construction activities.
• Providing hands-on support for emergency repairs or maintenance work.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain tools and equipment and report problems to Building Engineer.
• Assist Construction & Maintenance Manager in other areas as required.
• Per…