BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER

Job Requisition ID: 55915

Opening Date: 05/06/2026

Closing Date: 05/20/2026

Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER - 05598

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary effective 7/1/26 $4,568 monthly; Full Range $4,568 - $6,133 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 2

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.

Position Overview:

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is hiring an evening Building/Grounds Laborer. This position is responsible for coordinating activities related to cleaning and maintaining the ALPLM's beautiful campus. The ideal candidate is dependable, a self-starter, and is comfortable working alone as well as with others. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a world class institution that welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year and houses one of the world's best collections of Illinois and Lincoln-related documents, artifacts, and audiovisual materials. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Building/Grounds laborer and help ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nation's greatest Presidents and the history of Illinois.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule (for most positions)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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.

Essential Functions

• Maintains interior cleanliness of facilities.
• Cleans exhibit areas and stairways open to the public.
• Performs exterior maintenance of facilities.
• Participates in setting up and taking down tables and chairs for meetings, events and receptions.
• Wipes tables in meeting rooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Moves various items throughout the campus.
• Conducts rounds on the premises including parking garage.
• Performs upkeep on Agency vehicles to keep them clean of debris.
• 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 the completion of high school.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license and required auto insurance.
• Requires the ability to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the use of an agency-supplied mobile phone.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as outlined in the job description.

About the Agency

The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. As caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts, we consider our work to learn, teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future, as it can be inspired by the past. As preservationists of Illinois' diverse history, we strive to build, maintain, and make accessible a growing record of history for today's inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall, in the future, rely on our efforts. Our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity, intentional leadership, equitable collaboration and transparent accountability. The ALPLM boasts pristine facilities, a creative environment, and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.

Work Hours: 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Headquarter Location: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Hanna Mahaney

Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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