Job details

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 06/07/2023
Closing Date/Time: 06/21/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,133 - $6,842 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: HR001

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in eligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 10-79-26769

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Performs a variety of manual semi-skilled labor in the maintenance and improvement of grounds, roadways, and parking lot at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Moves furniture, equipment, and other articles within the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Performs clean-up duties throughout the campus. Removes and disposes of leaves and trash from Chicago-Reach Mental Health Center campus. Plants Flowers and grass seed. Maintains equipment. Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.

Job Responsibilities

Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Moves furniture, equipment, and other articles within the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Performs clean-up duties throughout the campus.
Removes and disposes of leaves and trash from Chicago-Reach Mental Health Center campus.
Plants Flowers and grass seed.
Maintains equipment.
Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires no formal education.
Requires six (6) months experience performing a variety of semiskilled manual tasks in the maintenance of highways, buildings, grounds, waterways or in related fields.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417

Division of Mental Health

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Grounds
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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