Laborer (Building)

Agency : Department of Agriculture

Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2024

Salary: $5517.54

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: PR000

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.

Posting Identification Number 38844

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of routine labor tasks to assist skilled trade staff including but not limited to carpenters, electricians, engineers, plumbers, contractual staff, etc.

• Lift and loads equipment and furniture weighing up to 75 lbs.

• Assist in performing various maintenance tasks.

• Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for skilled tradesmen's work areas before and after completion of jobs.

• Performs other duties as required for assigned which are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have the ability to pass a preemployment physical.

• Must have the ability to successfully pass a background check.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to occasionally travel.

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

• Must have the ability to walk and climb hills, stairs and ladders.

Work Hours: 7:00am

• 3:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact:

Bureau of Human Resources

Email: AGR.HumanRedources@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-785-5099

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including;

• Monday-Friday work schedule

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

• Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs

• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually

• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service

• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date

• Thirteen

• Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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