Bldg/Grounds Maintenance Worker

State of Illinois • Joliet, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Justice Services is seeking a detail oriented and service focused Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our team. This is a versatile Building Maintenance Technician skilled in performing a wide range of semi-skilled repair and facility upkeep tasks. The role involves minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and small equipment repair. The technician will be adept at installing office furniture and partitions, repairing doors and windows, replacing carpet tiles, patching drywall and ceiling tiles, and servicing systems such as humidifiers, water detection units, and reverse osmosis water systems. This role supports HVAC efficiency through routine filter changes and general maintenance. The position requires proficiency with hand and power tools and the capability to complete non-skilled building and grounds work, including snow removal. Additionally, the role provides comprehensive janitorial services, floor care, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and lunchroom cleaning to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment. The Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker conducts regular inspections to identify hazards, security concerns, or property damage. In the absence of a supervisor, the worker acts as a point of contact for emergency repairs, coordinating with landlords or service providers as needed.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school plus one year of maintenance work experience preferably associated with the building and mechanical trades and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Requires the ability to pass a background check, drug test, and fingerprinting.
• Requires ability to lift carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Requires valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to building maintenance.
• Performs a variety of non-skilled building and grounds work.
• Completes a variety of indoor janitorial duties.
• Inspects building and grounds checking for hazards, evidence of forced entry, or property damage.
• In the absence of immediate supervisor, contacts landlord or agents to schedule emergency plumbing or electrical repair.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED