Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47762 
Closing Date: 06/20/2025
​Agency:  Department of Military Affairs
Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINT WORKER - 05613 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4,586 a month; Full Range $4,586 - $6,228 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC042

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview - Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker located out of the Marseilles Training Site and Armory. This position under direct supervision, 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.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine ground maintenance of the Marseilles Training Site and Armory.
• Performs routine interior maintenance of facility below the journey level.
• Maintains interior cleanliness of facility.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs lawn care equipment, i.e., push and/or riding lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers and other power equipment, including range equipment.
• Loads and unloads 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 fires and prowlers, checks windows and doors.
• Assists in the firing of a low-pressure boiler, cleaning flues, and keeping boiler room clean.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one year of maintenance work experience preferably associated with the building/mechanical trades and/or heavy equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers the ability to follow oral and written instructions including blueprints and other diagrams.
• Prefers the ability to use power tools, operate heavy equipment and perform semi-skilled manual work in a safe manner.
• Prefers working knowledge of construction and maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of one or more of the building and mechanical trades.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

4. Requires being on feet for long periods of time; the ability to climb stairs and ladders.

5. Requires being on hands and knees for extended periods of time.

6. Requires the ability to withstand extreme temperature changes.

7. Requires exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.

8. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: 7am - 3pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements
Work Location: 1700 Army Rd, Marseilles, Illinois, 61341
Agency Contact: Megan Layendecker
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-761-3808
Posting Group: Public Safety; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

*NOTE: The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.

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