Building Service Worker

Building Service Worker

Hiring Department: UIC

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Assignment Location: Chicago Campus and UI Health Hospital

Work Schedule: work schedule and work assignments will be assigned at time of hire and based on operational need

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UIC is continuously seeking talented and dedicated Building Service Workersto assist with all aspects of the maintenance of UIC Buildings and our Hospital. There are multiple shifts for this role and a work schedule and work assignment will be assigned at time of hire and are subject to change based on business operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Building Service Worker is primarily responsible for cleaning, detailing and sanitizing rooms and critical care areas. Terminal cleaning may also be required. Time management is a major component. Types of cleaning may include;

• High dusting
• Empty, clean, replace trash can liners
• Damp wipe furniture, surfaces, and ledges
• Spot clean walls, doors, glass surfaces
• Clean counters/sinks and bathrooms
• Dust, mop floors and/or vacuum carpets

Depending on work assignment the following duties may be required:

• Cleaning patient areas and all operational areas of the hospital. Patient area cleaning involves but is not limited to cleaning patient / visitor lounges, tub rooms, public washrooms, corridors, clinics, lab areas, nursing areas, x-ray, procedural areas and corridors etc. Ancillary areas, such as the kitchen, cafeteria, central sterile supply, material management, pharmacy, morgue and office areas are also cleaned and sanitized.
• Required to vacuum, buff floors, clean stainless steel or brass and operate floor machines.
• Building Service Workers must be able to terminally clean and strictly adhere to infection control practices.
• Remove infectious waste and recyclables from the units and the hospital in proper containers.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

For consideration you must fully complete all sections of the application including adding your education

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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