DOC Joliet Treatment Center Housekeeping Unit Housekeeper

Position Title: Housekeeper

​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: HOUSEKEEPER - 19600 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 03/06/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,781/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $3,781 - $4,900/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC006

 

 

 

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.

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

 

Posting Identification Number  44844 

 

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 ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Joliet Treatment Center is looking for an energetic Housekeeper. The person selected for this position will work with a wide range of patients and individuals in 
custody which will require patience and firmness when performing assigned duties. Additionally, the successful candidate will utilize cleaning equipment, chemicals and supplies to wash, clean and/or 
polish all surfaces, fixtures, furnishings, windows, and doors in all locations in assigned living areas. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
 

Essential Functions

• Performs housekeeping duties on assigned living areas including all offices, lobbies, bathrooms, showers, activity/training rooms, break areas, hallways, auditorium, and conference rooms.
• Performs housekeeping duties for the Administration building.
• Cleans woodwork, toilets, washrooms, fixtures, ceilings and vents.
• Maintains stocks of supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies become low.
• 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 four (4) years of high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with the methods, materials, and equipment used in institution housekeeping.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience in the preparation of requisitions and work orders.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using both electric and manual cleaning tools ordinarily used in various cleaning activities.
• Prefers at least six (6) months of experience working under physically demanding conditions