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Laborer Construction

Chicago Botanic Garden
United States, Illinois, Glencoe
1000 Lake Cook Road (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2026
Title: Laborer, Construction Exemption Status: Non-exempt Department: Construction & Maintenance Reports to: Manager, Construction & Maintenance Year-Round Full-time Year-Round Full-time employees of the Chicago Botanic Garden are eligible 2026 A Guide to Your Benefits JP.pdf Compensation Philosophy: At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our compensation philosophy is rooted in our core values: Growth, Understanding, Resilience, and Trust through Transparency. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and appreciated. Our objective is to create compensation and growth opportunities for our employees that are highly competitive, internally equitable and transparent. The foundation of our efforts is a straightforward approach that can be easily communicated by managers with defined pay ranges for all positions. When posting job openings, we share the minimum salary up to the budgeted amount. The starting salary for new staff members is determined by considering the salary range assigned to the position and by reviewing the candidate's qualifications for the job as compared with job responsibilities. Prior work experience should be considered in determining the salary offer, provided that it is relevant to the job. Additional factors such as secondary language proficiency or advanced degrees that enhance performance may also be considered. A candidate's salary may exceed the minimum amount based on factors such as experience, additional skills (e.g., secondary language proficiency), or pertinent degrees that enhance the individual's contribution to the role but are not required. Opportunities for increased compensation are provided through referral bonuses, shift differentials, Thank You Pay, promotions, and periodic pay increases based on the Garden's overall performance and financial budgets. Our total compensation and benefits package is people centric. We prioritize employee wellness across three pillars: physical, mental, and financial. Our goal is to offer innovative total rewards that support continuous professional growth, personal development, and provide the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional commitments. Position Overview: The Construction Laborer performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, and maintenance duties to support the safe operation, appearance, and functionality of facilities, exhibits, grounds, and infrastructure. This position assists with construction projects, preventive maintenance activities, and repairs while ensuring compliance with safety standards and organizational procedures. Responsibilities: In this role you will be responsible for the following: General manual maintenance work including repair of irrigation, drainage systems, fences, gates, roads, show props, and exhibits. Operating hand tools, power tools, or construction equipment. Assisting with material loading, unloading, transportation, or site preparation activities. Performing general construction, repair, or maintenance work on facilities, infrastructure, or grounds. Conducting routine inspections to identify repair or maintenance needs. Maintaining a construction worksite or ensuring OSHA compliance related to construction activities. Providing hands-on support for emergency repairs or maintenance work. Collaborate with team members and other departments to complete projects efficiently and on schedule. Maintain tools and equipment and report problems to Building Engineer. Assist Construction & Maintenance Manager in other areas as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have the following: Minimum one year of construction, maintenance, landscaping, facilities, or related experience preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience using common construction tools and equipment preferred. Knowledge in all aspects of construction, including buildings and landscapes. Must have a valid Illinois driver's license insurable by the Garden. Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending in outdoor settings. Some requirements for lifting, pushing, or pulling items up to 100 pounds. Exposure to construction sites, maintenance equipment, moving machinery, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Work in all weather conditions. Why Apply? Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.