Maintenance Mason Tender

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title:       Maintenance Mason Tender
Division:        Construction & Maintenance
Union:            N/A
Location:       501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:           $6,871.88 monthly
Benefits:        https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Attention:      Please note - to be considered for this vacancy you MUST have successfully completed of a union sponsored apprenticeship training program to qualify as a journeyman laborer.

Overview:

Performs a variety of skilled work below the journeyman level, including mixing mortar, by operating a motorized mortar mixer, for use by the bricklayers; erects and dismantles scaffolding for bricklaying jobs; places walkways and boards on scaffolding; Maintains stock of bricks and blocks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of skilled work below the journeyman level, including mixing mortar, by operating a motorized mortar mixer, for use by the bricklayers.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding for bricklaying jobs; places walkways and boards on scaffolding.
• Maintains stock of bricks and blocks for use by the bricklayers.
• Assist in removing marble, caulking and variety of masonry material.
• May perform a variety of semiskilled tasks such as cleaning, greasing, painting and making minor repairs to machinery, gears and other appurtenances.
• May supervise a small group of seasonal laborers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires successful completion of a union sponsored apprenticeship training program to qualify as a journeyman laborer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires extensive knowledge of preparation of mortar mixes and operation of mortar mixing equipment.
• Requires working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials.
• Requires working knowledge of one or more of the mechanical and building trades.
• Requires skill in the use of tools and ability to perform semi-skilled manual work.
• Requires ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to lift/carry over 90 pounds.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Application Process: 

• Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.