Maintenance Laborer at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Description

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Maintenance Laborer to serve under direct supervision from the Superintendent of Grounds, perform labor in the upkeep of building and grounds as it relates to maintenance or construction such as planting, spraying, weeding, watering, pruning, mowing, moving furniture or similar tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

50% Execute grounds duties such as mowing, trimming, weeding, trash pick-up and snow removal operations.
15% Perform set-ups for university events and functions.
15% Move furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, and boxes.
5% Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
5% Change light bulbs and fluorescent lights.
10% Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned.


Hourly Wages:Probationary rate of pay: $24.45 per hour(This is an unionized position.)This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: govst.edu/benefits/.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employee must be able to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator License.

Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license.

For more information regarding this classification, visit: Maintenance Laborer Spec Details (illinois.gov)



REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE:

Cover Letter

Resume

List of Three Professional References

High School/GED Diploma or Transcript

Illinois Driver's License

Supplemental Information

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:



For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:
1: High school diploma or GED.
2: Online Application - Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).
3: Cover Letter.
4: Resume.
5: A list of three Professional References (We will only contact your references if you are a finalist).
6. Illinois Driver's License.


RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Illinois residency required at the time of the application.


CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS:

This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position have been met.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:

Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:
1: Department of Defense - DD214 / DD215
2: National Guard - NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves - DD256 Discharge Certificate


Note: Documentation must be received by the closing date of this posting. Apply Now