BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER

Job Requisition ID: 49331
Closing Date: 09/24/2025
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER - 05598
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4414/month; Full Salary Range $4414-$5926/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC042 Residual Maintenance Workers, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an energetic individual to serve as Facilities Laborer. Under immediate supervision, this position will coordinate the logistics of conference room planning and arrange furniture in accordance with meeting room outline. The position will serve as laborer at various regional field office locations, moving furniture and equipment within field offices. Additionally, the position will deliver and check the quantity and quality of supplies and perform property control for the region. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in helping ensure the delivery and setup of resources needed to enable our employees to do their jobs. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and be willing to work hard to get the job done. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Facilities Laborer in Cook County Administrative Services
• Serves as laborer at various regional field office locations
• Delivers and checks quantity and quality of supplies
• Provides property control for the region
• Operates various types of equipment such as postage meter, duplicating, faxing, and copying machinery
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records on supportive operations
• 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 four years of high school

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a public or business organization performing facility moves of office furniture, equipment, etc. from
  one work site to another
• 2 years of experience conducting inventories of facilities for a public or business organization
• 2 years of experience in a public or business organization exercising basic knowledge of building maintenance equipment use and care in the performance of duties

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires the ability to travel and possession of a valid driver's license
3. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds
4. Requires the ability to use hand tools, power stacker, dollies, carts, and power jacks
5. All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

PUC#: 90682186

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]