DOC Joliet Treatment Center Housekeeping Unit Housekeeper

State of Illinois•Joliet, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

great retirement packages
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources