BUILDING SERVICE WORKER - PROVIDENT Job Number: 00137832

Job Posting: Sep 20, 2025, 10:50:40 AM Closing Date: Oct 4, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Full-time Shift Start Time: 11:00 P.M. Shift End Time: 7:00 A.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: TMSTR 743 PROVIDENT SRVC MNT Posting Salary: $20.815 - $22.079

Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Provident Hospital of Cook County, 500 E. 51st St. Chicago, Il 60615

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

SHIFT: 11PM - 7AM

Starting salary is commensurate with years of experience

Job Summary TEAMSTERS 743

To perform the day-to-day activities of the Building Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standard, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Building Services to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. These duties are to be performed in accordance with the Mission Statement of Provident Hospital of Cook County in providing a high quality of care, patient satisfaction, and kindness toward all patients, personnel staff, volunteers, and guests.

Typical Duties

Refinishes floors, applying appropriate surface coatings.
Operates electrical and battery-operated machines for scrubbing, shampooing and polishing.
Moves furniture as directed and assists in freight moving.
Washes walls, blinds, lights, and similar surface areas and hangs drapes.
Removes waste and keeps all housekeeping equipment used in good working order.
Maintains equipment and keeps supply storage areas neat and orderly.
Performs all heavy-duty moping and cleaning.
Accounts for cleaning patient rooms occupied and/or discharged, surgery/delivery, isolation occupied and/or discharged, and offices.
Accounts for bathroom care.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Prior floor cleaning experience

Preferred Qualifications

Prior housekeeping experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of equipment and cleaning solution
Ability to read and write
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, organize and schedule work
Ability to establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors
Ability to use sanitation and maintenance equipment
Ability to distinguish basic color/shapes of colors; other visual requirements as specified by area equipment
Ability to distinguish regular/high pitched sounds, disseminate source of sound
Ability to demonstrate rapid physical/mental coordination
This position requires various types of physical exertion including but not limited to lifting heavy objects, bending, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing, stooping, operating departmental equipment and/or other devices as well as exerting light to heavy force

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

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