Job Description

Posting number: 26-00117

Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

Job classification: Housekeeper I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Health Care Support

Summary

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a part-time Housekeeper I within the Kenneth Moy Care Center. This position supports our facility through the efficient use of proper methods, materials and equipment in cleaning, and otherwise attending to the neatness and sanitation of building and equipment. Several positions available on different shifts.

The weekend shift positions (Saturday and Sunday only) are not eligible for benefits.

The part-time (20 hours per week) positions are eligible for pro-rated vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and pension plan (IMRF).

For detailed information on paid time off visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf

This position is assigned to the AFSCME Council 31 (Care Center) Bargaining Unit.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Examples of duties

Housekeeper I responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean hallways, restrooms, and resident rooms following the prescribed cleaning procedures of the department, and passing meal trays to residents
• Disinfect surfaces, sweep, mop, polish furniture, change bed linens, empty garbage, etc.

WE ARE WILLING TO TRAIN FOR THIS POSITION!

Qualifications

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or demonstrated relevant work experience
• High School students encouraged to apply. Must be able to meet all requirements of the employment process
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arms and /or legs requires exertion of forces equal to medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position regularly includes tasks that occur indoors in a temperature- controlled environment, on surfaces such as ceramic tile, vinyl tile, concrete, wood or commercial carpeting. Employees may occasionally perform functions outdoors on concrete, asphalt, grass, or gravel. The employee may have to function on uneven surfaces (outdoors on concrete, asphalt, grass or gravel) and on surfaces of varying heights such as stairs, steps, ladders or stepstools. Tasks may require personal protective equipment including nitrile or vinyl gloves and safety glasses. Proper uniforms and slip resistant shoes are required.