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Maintenance Helper

Department of the Navy - Great Lakes, Illinois

Posted Jun 9, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Mental health support
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$55,206 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.5% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Trades From the posting source
Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Deadline
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Where they hire

Hires in: IL From the posting source

About this role

Maintenance Helper Great Lakes, Illinois Summary This position is located in the Facilities/Maintenance Branch, Support Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair facilities and equipment, as well as facility renovations and support of special events and programs under the jurisdiction of the MWR Department. Duties 85% - Under the directions of the Maintenance Leader and Maintenance Manager, incumbent performs work requiring semi-skilled knowledge in the use of basic hand tools, such as saws, screwdrivers, hammers and basic power tools for several trades. Trades consist of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting and snow removal. Assists in work and projects for higher grade Maintenance workers. Performs labor duties, including but not limited to: moving items as directed, repair and maintain the athletic fields, performs periodic inventory of maintenance stock and equipment, removes trash, cleans and maintains the picnic grounds and exterior facility grounds to include the following duties when required: mowing lawns, trimming, raking leaves, pulling weeds, snow removal and keeping buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Must be able to drive the department vehicles and tractor to assist in assigned duties. Troubleshoot and repair small equipment, change light bulbs, unclog drains, minor repairs to walls, ceilings, tables, chairs and floors, etc. Installation of special event equipment, tents, inflatables and electrical, etc. for base events as they come up. Snow removal for MWR designated facilities is required. Able to safely operate gas powered snow

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