Building Service Worker - McKinley Health Center

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Job summary

McKinley Health Center seeks a full-time Building Service Worker to maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment for patients. The role includes cleaning tasks across the Health Center and Illini Union Satellite Clinic.

You will work 5p-1a, Monday to Friday with rotating Saturday shifts, and earn $21.15 hourly in a Civil Service position at UIUC. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and support safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, directions, labeling and measurements.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Clean carpeted floors, vacuum, extract and bonnet.
• Clean resilient floors.
• Clean and dust windows, blinds, furniture, equipment and other surfaces.
• Collect and dispose waste paper.
• Collect contaminated waste.
• Clean and service toilets and showers.
• Lock and unlock doors into and within the facility.
• Wash interior and exterior glass and windows.
• Spot clean walls, woodwork and carpet.
• Wash glazed tile walls.
• Change light bulbs.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances.
• Move furniture and incoming freight.
• Pick up dirty linen, remove to Central Supply.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance and ethics.
• Assume appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McKinley Health Center

• Clean carpeted floors, vacuum, extract and bonnet.
• Clean resilient floors.
• Clean and dust windows, blinds, furniture, equipment and other surfaces.
• Collect and dispose waste paper.
• Collect contaminated waste.
• Clean and service toilets and showers.
• Lock and unlock doors into and within the facility.
• Wash interior and exterior glass and windows.
• Spot clean walls, woodwork and carpet.
• Wash glazed tile walls.
• Change light bulbs.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances.
• Move furniture and incoming freight.
• Pick up dirty linen, remove to Central Supply.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance and ethics.
• Assume appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.

McKinley Health Center

Job Summary

Maintain the Health Center facilities in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition; to provide a suitable environment for the care of patients. Also responsible for cleaning the Illini Union Satellite Clinic location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean carpeted floors, vacuum, extract and bonnet.
• Clean resilient floors.
• Clean and dust windows, blinds, furniture, equipment and other surfaces.
• Collect and dispose waste paper.
• Collect contaminated waste.
• Clean and service toilets and showers.
• Lock and unlock doors into and within the facility.
• Wash interior and exterior glass and windows.
• Spot clean walls, woodwork and carpet.
• Wash glazed tile walls.
• Change light bulbs.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances.
• Move furniture and incoming freight.
• Pick up dirty linen, remove to Central Supply.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance and ethics.
• Assume appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Position involves lifting and moving heavy furniture, equipment and supplies. Position involves exerting muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects frequently weighting up to fifty (50) pounds. Position involves bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, and remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Position involves performing general physical activities that require considerable use of hands, arms, legs, and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, stooping, handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating items. Position involves exposure to temperature extremes.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, directions, labeling and measurements. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here - Immunizations .

Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and diverse student population representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including international students.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4502 - Building Service Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 11/9/2026. The hourly rate for this position is $21.15 per hour. The work schedule is M-F:5p-1a, Rotating Sat:10a-6p. This position will also be responsible for cleaning the Illini Union Satellite Clinic location. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx . Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first‑generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far‑reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .