Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52668
Closing Date: 01/27/2026 ​

Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINT WORKER (05613)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,586 monthly; Full Range $4,586 - $6,228 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC042 Residual Maintenance Workers, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.comwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactorsemployee 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.

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker located in Forest Park, IL. 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 Forest Park Armory.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled labor and building mechanical work below the journey level and assists skilled craftsmen.
• Repairs fences, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, etc.
• 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.
• 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 fires and prowlers, checks windows and doors.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.
• Requires possession of appropriate valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to lift and carry 80 pounds, i.e., heavy boxes, supplies, etc.; ability to move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Requires being on hands and feet for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders.
• Requires withstanding extreme temperature changes and exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.

Work Hours: 7am - 3pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements
Work Location: 7402 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130

Agency Contact: Natasha
Email: DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

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 into 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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

*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.