Illinois STATE FAIR Seasonal Worker - Buildings & Grounds

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR Seasonal Worker - Buildings & Grounds

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• Job Requisition : 54320
• Opening Date: 07/15/2026
• Closing Date: 08/13/2026
• 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: Sangamon
• Number of Vacancies: 100
• Bargaining Unit Code: None
• Merit Comp Code: None

We are looking to fill positions for the 2026 Illinois State fair in the following area:

• Buildings & Grounds – Maintains clean, safe and attractive public use areas.

Available Shifts

Night Shift 5:30 pm – 3:30 am – Must be 18 years or older.

Grandstand Shift 5:00 pm – 2:00 am – Must be 18 years or older.

Day Shift – 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals, for temporary employment not to exceed 6 months, for the Illinois 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 Illinois 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.

Illinois Department of Agriculture 2026 Seasonal Hire Employment Application Process

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.

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