BUILDING SERVICE WORKER - PROVIDENT

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$19.824
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 09, 2024
Job Posting : Nov 9, 2024, 3:33:49 PM Closing Date : Nov 24, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 3:00 P.M. Shift End Time : 11:00 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit : TMSTR 743 PROVIDENT SRVC MNT Posting Salary : $19.824 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION: Provident Hospital of Cook County, 500 E. 51st St. Chicago, Il 60615 DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services SHIFT: 3PM - 11pM Job Summary TEAMSTERS 743 To perform the day-to-day activities of the Building Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standard, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Building Services to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. These duties are to be performed in accordance with the Mission Statement of Provident Hospital of Cook County in providing a high quality of care, patient satisfaction, and kindness toward all patients, personnel staff, volunteers, and guests. Typical Duties * Refinishes floors, applying appropriate surface coatings. * Operates electrical and battery-operated machines for scrubbing, shampooing and polishing. * Moves furniture as directed and assists in freight moving. * Washes walls, blinds, lights, and similar surface areas and hangs drapes. * Removes waste and keeps all housekeeping equipment used in good working order. * Maintains equipment and keeps supply storage areas neat and orderly. * Performs all heavy-duty moping and cleaning. * Accounts for cleaning patient rooms occupied and/or discharged, surgery/delivery, isolation occupied and/or discharged, and offices. * Accounts for bathroom care. * Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED equivalent * Prior floor cleaning experience Preferred Qualifications * Prior housekeeping experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics * Knowledge of equipment and cleaning solution * Ability to read and write * Ability to follow oral and written instructions, organize and schedule work * Ability to establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors * Ability to use sanitation and maintenance equipment * Ability to distinguish basic color/shapes of colors; other visual requirements as specified by area equipment * Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds, disseminate source of sound * Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination * This position requires various types of physical exertion including but not limited to lifting heavy objects, bending, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing, stooping, operating departmental equipment and/or other devices as well as exerting light to heavy force 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) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ 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 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*