DuQuoin State Fair - Seasonal Worker - Buildings and Grounds

DuQuoin State Fair
- Seasonal Worker
- Buildings and Grounds

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Job Requisition :54317
Opening Date:05/01/2026
Closing Date:08/30/2026
Agency:Department of Agriculture
Class

Title:

CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRSVTN WKR (09317)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: $18.81/hour
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 60
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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 serve basis.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through  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.

• Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed six months, performs a variety of unskilled manual labor and/or simple clerical duties. Maintains clean, safe and attractive public use areas on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds (DSF).
• Sweeps, scrubs and polishes floors for maintenance of the public and non-public buildings on the Du Quoin State…