Building Service Worker- Cermak Health Services

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and SEIU. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION\: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

SHIFT: 6\:00am- 2\:00pm

PAY RANGE\: $22.759- $24.146

Starting salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal.  Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

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, windowsills, 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.

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

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

• 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