Construction/Maintenance Laborer – Masonry

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves 175 miles of trails 47 miles of rivers and streams and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The Districts mission is to acquire and hold lands containing forests prairies wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora fauna and scenic beauty for the education pleasure and recreation of its citizens.

Job Purpose
This position performs construction and maintenance duties of structural assets assisting the Bricklayer & Stone Mason as well as other tradespersons performing necessary tasks within the District preserves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primarily assist the Bricklayer/Stone Mason with all related activities to install repair remove and replace masonry components of District wide assets
Operate various machines and equipment such as jackhammers tampers skid steer grinders saws and mortar/cement mixers
Use hand tools for digging trenching shoveling finishing tuck pointing and general maintenance repairs
Assist operator and other tradesmen with excavations for installation replacement repair and removal of utilities and other infrastructure improvements
Properly and safely load transport and unload materials tools and equipment for daily work tasks
Perform mobilization worksite setup/breakdown safety setup and controls through the work assignment
Work independently or with a crew providing working guidance to complete assigned work
Preventative maintenance and inspections as assigned by the Supervisor
Remove snow; maintain a safe and organized maintenance shop yard
Report observed structural asset and safety related deficiencies and safety making recommendations as necessary
Availability during offduty hours for emergency call outs and/or standby
Assist all trades as deemed necessary by Supervisor
Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience Required
Related Experience: Two (2) years field experience in general construction trades primarily masonry as a laborer or as a maintenance worker; or equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Special training or other license certification etc.: Possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers license with combination and air brake endorsements within six (6) months of employment. Ability to complete OSHA 10 respirator confined space aerial lift silica and all applicable ongoing training per OSHA 1910 and 1926 or EPA safety training as required for this job.

Knowledge of: Methods practices processes and materials used in construction trades facilities management and maintenance activities; occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions and use of personal protection equipment related to construction trades.

Skills In: Understanding and following oral and written instructions; fundamental use and maintenance of hand tools power tools and heavy equipment associated with various trade work; performing manual labor related to maintenance and trade activities; operating trucks and trailers identification and reporting of occupational hazards transportation materials and equipment; understanding and use of personal protection equipment. Ability to identify and report infrastructure deficiencies and hazards.

Schedule: Monday Friday 6:30 am 2:30 pm. May include voluntary snow plowing or emergency call back work outside of normal hours.

Starting Rate: $29.59 32.90 per hour.

Internal candidates wage adjustments are to follow CBA.

Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield) Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 12 paid Holidays 12 paid Vacation Days 5 paid Personal Days 8 paid sick days Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided along with an annual safety boot & glasses allowance.

Additional Information: Tools and safety equipment are provided. Infrequent overtime opportunities.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect integrity teamwork and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.