Job Title: Yard Maintenance Worker
Division: Construction & Maintenance
Union: Teamster
Location: 101 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: $6,096 monthly
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
This title requires the ability to pass within 12 months upon employment a 100-question General Standards Exam in order to obtain a “Commercial Not-For-Hire Operator License” and requires meeting physical examination and drug screening requirements.
Performs tasks involving the general beautification, maintenance and upkeep of grounds at the Capitol Complex and surrounding buildings utilizing various lawn/yard equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:Plants flowers, trees and shrubs and tends them by weeding, watering and fertilizing; pulls up bulbs at the end of growing season.Utilizes large power mower and/or riding mower and cord and/or gas-powered trimmer to cut grass and trims area assigned at Willard Ice Building grounds; utilizes sidewalk edger to edge walks and plantings.Rakes grounds free of leaves; picks up paper and litter; sweeps walks and driveways. Utilizes snow blowers and/or plows to remove snow and ice from walkways and steps; spreads ice melt as required. Performs routine maintenance on various mechanical equipment such as lawn mower, tractor, thatcher, roller, end loader, edger, weed eater, etc., by changing oil, greasing, adding gasoline, etc.; prepares equipment for winter storage.Utilizes gas powered trimmers and/or hedge shears to trim and maintain evergreens, shrubs and hedges.Applies fertilizer to lawns; seeds lawns as necessary.Performs other duties as required or assigned.Education and Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years elementary school and one year of experience in ground maintenance and landscaping fields.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Requires working knowledge of ground maintenance and landscaping techniquesRequires elementary knowledge of horticulture and its application.Requires working knowledge and operation of lawn care equipment.Requires ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.Requires working ability to use ground maintenance and snow removal tools/equipment.Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s licenseRequires the ability to lift and carry 90 plus lbs. and push and pull 0 to 50 lbs. Application Process: Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783). Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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