Building​/Grounds Laborer - Camp Lincoln

Agency :

Department of Military Affairs
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $4,414 monthly;
Full Range $4,414 - $5,926 monthly.
Job Type:Salaried Full-Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU: RC-042

Department: Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

Work Location: 1301 N Mac Arthur Blvd Springfield, IL 6270

Schedule: 7.5 daily, M-F

Hours: 8am - 4pm. Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted: 7/23/25

Last Day to Apply: 8/6/25

BID NOTICE #: 48687

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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MUST
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The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Laborer located at the Camp Lincoln Facility Under direct supervision, this position regularly performs a variety of semi-skilled labor or building mechanical work below the journeyman level and may directly assist skilled craftsmen; or operates heavy equipment, as required, in the maintenance of the facility and grounds. The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard.

We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

• Maintains interior cleanliness of facility.
• Performs exterior maintenance of facility.
• Performs routine maintenance of facility.
• Cares and accounts for janitorial supplies and equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks which requires the possession of appropriate valid driver's license when moving the trucks; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, etc.; moves office equipment; carries moderate to heavy items up to 80 lbs.
• Performs building security duties such as checking for leaks, fires, vagrants, and prowlers. Checks condition and security of facilities windows, doors, gates, and other controlled access points.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

• Prefers elementary knowledge of grounds/building maintenance and building cleaning methods.
• Prefers common understanding and basic experience using elementary computer software.
• Prefers the ability to follow simple oral and written instructions, as well as instructions provided in graphical flow charts.

• Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.
• Requires travelling to other state facilities using state owned vehicle.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 80 pounds, il e., heavy boxes, supplies, etc.; ability to move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Requires being on feet for long periods of time; the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Requires being on hands and knees for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to withstand extreme temperature changes.
• Requires exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.
• Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.

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