Building and Grounds Laborer

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in maintenance of 78 acre undeveloped land and 3,800 sq ft residential home.

Notify manager and assist with repairs including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural upkeep. Identify issues early and take initiative to resolve problems.

Operate high-pressure cleaning equipment to wash buildings, and operate a variety of tools including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, and blowtorches.

Follow proper equipment procedures when utilizing power tools to prevent damage to property.

Use machinery to assist with landscaping, snow removal, clearing trails, building and maintaining roads, and other tasks across the 78-acre land and 0.7 acre residential lot.

Manage miscellaneous projects around various properties with minimal oversight. Conduct seasonal preparation tasks as needed.

Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting space, and be responsible for clearing debris.

Follow project instructions from the Property Manager.

Understand and adhere to all company safety procedures and participate in regular periodic Environment, Health, and Safety training.

Desired Skills, Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Landscaping, masonry, or construction experience is preferred

Possess a strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability

Safety – Safety is our top priority. We want our employees to return home in the same condition as when they walk through our doors.

Honesty – We value doing the right thing. We strive to be open, direct, and respectful in all communications and dealings with each other.

Excellence – We always strive to do our best. We are committed to excellence with an eye on operational efficiency and financial success.

Working Conditions

Able to work a flexible work schedule with varying days and hours, including call-ins.

Able to work outdoors in all seasons and work at heights.

Physical requirements

Able to climb ladders and stairs and lift up to 100lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Benefits

• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HDHP / HSA Plan or Traditional PPO / FSA Plan
• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Voluntary Vision: Mutual of Omaha / EyeMed
• Group Life and AD&D: Mutual of Omaha; 1x annual salary to a maximum of $200,000, 100% Employer-paid
• Short-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha; provides 60% of earnings, to a maximum weekly benefit of $1,500
• Long-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha; provides 60% of earnings, to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000
• 401(k) retirement savings plan: Fidelity; Marquis offers a 5% company match
• Paid Time Off: Based upon years of service
• Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays (8 hours each)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200,000