Support Service Worker

Australian Government Department of Human Services; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Support Service Worker at the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The role focuses on housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties across assigned areas and shifts, with lifting up to 75 pounds.

You will participate in equipment use training and assist in maintaining supplies, reporting needs for repairs, and helping train other staff as needed. This is an in-office, hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of High School or equivalent and six months of experience in the support service area.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in the facility.
• Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies and materials.
• Reports needs for supplies or repairs to maintain operations.
• Receives training and may train others in housekeeping techniques.
• Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins.
• Performs other duties within the scope of housekeeping tasks.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 58343. Opening Date: 09/22/2026, Closing Date: 10/05/2026. Agency: Department of Human Services. Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER.

Skill Option: None. Bilingual Option: None.

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,822 - $5,060 per month ($45,864 - $60,720 per year). Job Type: Salaried. Category: Full Time. Number of Vacancies: 1. Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME. Merit Comp Code: . Work Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Thursday. Monday, 30 min paid lunch, Housekeeping.

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office. Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233. Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chester Mental Health Center Housekeeping. Work County: Randolph. To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in assigned areas of the facility and on an assigned shift. Operates electrical, mechanical, or hand-operated tools, devices or machinery. Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies. Reports (verbally or handwritten) need for supplies. Receives training and assists in training other workers in proper housekeeping and sanitation techniques. Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins for pickup.

Essential Functions

• Performs housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in assigned areas of the facility and on an assigned shift.
• Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies, clothing, food, patient property, records, materials, equipment and moves furniture weighing up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Reports (verbally or handwritten) need for supplies, repairs and maintenance of building or equipment in assigned areas to maintain operations, equipment, and security.
• Receives training and assists in training other workers in proper housekeeping and sanitation techniques and in the use of moderate to heavy equipment, supplies or tools.
• Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins for pickup.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work and lifting 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. All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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 Vacati