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BUILDING SERVICE WORKER - CERMAK

Cook County Health and Hospitals
STARTING: $20.834
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
Job Posting : Nov 19, 2024, 8:30:21 PM Closing Date : Dec 4, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 2:00 P.M. Shift End Time : 10:00 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73 Posting Salary : STARTING: $20.834 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services SHIFT: 2:00pm-10:00pm Job Summary SEIU 73 MEMBERS Under direct supervision, performs routine cleaning and maintenance duties in an area of the buildings and grounds of a health care facility. Typical Duties Cleans and maintains assigned area by emptying garbage, sweeping, dusting, mopping, and wet mopping the floors. Periodically strips, waxes, and buffs floors. Washes beds, cabinets, window sills, spots walls and bathrooms. Keeps areas stocked with adequate amounts of supplies such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. May be required to remove and hand drapes and cubicle curtains for assigned areas. May be required to move patients, furniture, or equipment. May be required to rake leaves, plant flowers, plant grass, shovel snow, spread salt, cut grass, and remove rubbish. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Two (2) years of floor maintenance experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge and proficiency of how to operate or use sanitation and maintenance equipment such as a buffer, stripper, burnisher, etc., cleaning, and waxing materials. Ability to read and write English: to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to organize and schedule work so that it can be complete within the allocated time. Ability to work effectively with co-workers, Department of Correction staff, and patients. Regular bending, lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing. Able to lift 401bs. Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. 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 construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions. BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*