Full-Time Housekeeper I

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a 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. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center WE ARE WILLING TO TRAIN FOR THIS POSITION! This position is assigned to the AFSCME Council 31 (Care Center) Bargaining Unit. DuPageCountyis anEqual Opportunity Employer 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. 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 * Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required. 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.