IVH-M HOUSEKEEPING SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Governor of Illinois; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rewarding opportunity awaits as a Support Service Worker in the housekeeping department of a state veterans’ home. This position is perfect for those who take pride in maintaining cleanliness and order, contributing to a respectful and supportive environment for veterans. Join a dedicated team that values hard work and offers an exceptional benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you're looking for a meaningful career change, this role provides the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of High School.
• 6 months experience in housekeeping field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the facility.
• Collaborates with Activity Department for group activities.
• Reports supply shortages and assists in training other workers.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal Computers

Job description

Agency:Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID:REQ 47057

Closing Date:05/21/2025
Salary:$3,553 - $4,521/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated salary $3,553/Monthly
County:Kankakee
Number of Vacancies:2
Plan/BU:RC009

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 positionMUSTapply 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.

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

2 position Facility Float

Position Overview

This Support Service Worker position is in the housekeeping department at our Illinois Veterans’ Home. This position serves under the direction of the Facility Adjutant. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental Deferred Compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Job Responsibilities

Provides routine, repetitive housekeeping tasks and duties to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions required by IDPH and IDVA

Maintains cleanliness and orderly resident rooms and buildings

Collaborates with the Activity Department for group activities by providing the clean-up of garbage from the activities on the units and as directed by the supervisor for facility events

Promptly reports supply shortages and equipment problems or repairs needed to the supervisor

Assists in the training of other workers and discusses expectations and progress with the supervisor

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the housekeeping field.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass a background check.

Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., EOW
Work Location:1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950

Manteno Veterans' Home

Housekeeping Department

Agency Contact:

[e-mail]

Posting Group:Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: onIllinois.jobs2web.com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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