Laborer Grounds

  • Challenge Unlimited Inc
  • Waukegan, Illinois
  • Full Time
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**Description:**

**Who we are:**

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in

providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower

them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide

opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them

to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community,

helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation,

growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered

Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled

individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

***Our mission is to provide employment opportunities to people with

disabilities and we are intentional about hiring candidates with

disabilities**.*

**Position Summary:**

- **This position is responsible for performing grounds maintenance

duties at the Naval Station of Great Lakes, IL.**

- **Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm, Weekends & Overtime

(as needed), Paid Federal & Holidays OFF**

- **Pay: \$19.75 Hour**

- **Veteran\'s Welcome!**

**Typical Duties**

- The Laborer mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers,

trimmers, edgers, and blowers.

- The Laborer may be assigned to plant sod, shrubs, flowers, trees

and/or landscape materials like blocks, pavers and rock. Laborer

work includes pruning, raking, applying or removing mulch and

watering.

- The Laborer is expected to safely operate equipment and to help

perform minor maintenance of filling fluids, greasing, cleaning,

replacing string or sharpening blades.

- The Laborer contributes to teamwork by training and helping

co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor and implementing

feedback for improvement.

- The Laborer continually performs duties with a special focus on

safety, quality and customer service**.**

***Requirements***

Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal

registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.

Preferred: pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must

maintain a valid drivers license and be 21 or older to drive.

Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting

while mowing, trimming, blowing, raking, pruning, planting, and

performing other related grounds maintenance duties. Company travel

using a personal insured vehicle is not required.

On call for snow removal

Must pass criminal background check.

Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.

Company travel using personal insured vehicle is not required.

**Benefits:**

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

- Short Term & Long-Term Disability

- Training & Development

***Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement: All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

disability or protected veteran status.***

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PI274980692
Job ID: 484882601
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025

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