BUILDING/GROUNDS LABORER

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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