Maintenance Laborer

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who
work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

To provide a clean
and safe environment for the university community. The duties and responsibilities include the maintenance of an assigned section on a daily
basis (section assigned by the grounds supervisor), in addition to seasonal requirements.

Job Description:

DAILY
OPERATIONS:

• Operate equipment used in the performance of assigned duties including four-wheel drive pick-up truck, large
  and small tractors (with attachments), and power tools including but not limited to lawnmowers, line trimmers, blowers,
  etc.

  
  

• Use hand and power tools in the performance of assigned duties or preventive maintenance of the equipment and equipment
  attachments used on the job.

• Clean streets, curbs, sidewalks, outside steps, ramps and entrances; sweep, collect and dispose
  of debris and refuse as necessary.

  
  

• Perform, as directed, repair and maintenance of streets, secondary roads, parking areas,
  sidewalks and other paved areas, including catch basins.

WARM WEATHER:

• Perform, as directed,
  maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers, and vines; including planting, transplanting, seed collecting, cultivating,
  fertilizing, watering, and pruning. Maintenance of campus lawns, as directed; including sodding, seeding, and weed control.

COLD WEATHER:

• Remove snow and ice from building entrances, steps, walks, roads, parking areas and other areas as
  directed.

GENERAL LABOR ASSISTANCE AND EQUIPMENT HANDLING:

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  Move furniture, equipment, boxes, books,
  supplies, etc. as required.

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor while assisting tradesmen in the performance of their
  duties, including the moving of construction materials as needed.

  
  

OTHER:

• Perform other related duties
  as assigned by Grounds supervisor.

  
  

Minimal Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

A. Ability and willingness to work as directed.

B. Ability to understand oral and written
instructions.

C. Must have a valid driver’s license.

D. Ability to use hand and power tools.

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS

• Must be mobile, able to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of equipment and supplies as
  pertains to the performance of Grounds Maintenance duties.

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

  
  

• Ability to perform heavy labor as in snow shoveling.

SAFETY

• Comply with local, state,
  and federal regulations as applicable to job duties.

Hourly: $18.00

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 A.M.
– 4:30 P.M. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)

Setting: Maintenance Laborer is an on campus position,
not eligible for Hybrid or Remote work.

This position requires a background check.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois
Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits
page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and
participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified
individuals. Northeastern Illinois University’s positions are contingent upon the University’s receipt of its State of Illinois
appropriation.