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4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60634, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger, something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Performs a variety of manual semi-skilled labor in the maintenance and improvement of grounds, roadways, and parking lot at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Moves furniture, equipment, and other articles within the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Performs clean-up duties throughout the campus. Removes and disposes of leaves and trash from Chicago-Reach Mental Health Center campus. Plants Flowers and grass seed. Maintains equipment. Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.
Essential Functions
- Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
- Moves furniture, equipment, and other articles within the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
- Performs clean-up duties throughout the campus.
- Removes and disposes of leaves and trash from Chicago-Reach Mental Health Center campus.
- Plants Flowers and grass seed.
- Maintains equipment.
- Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Position Requirements
High School,
1+ Years
work experience Minimum Qualifications
- It requires six (6) months’ experience performing a variety of semiskilled manual tasks in the maintenance of highways, buildings, grounds, waterways or in related fields.
- Requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an applicator/operator spray license within 90 days of employment.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Additional Information / Benefits
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Contact Information
Contact Name: State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Contact Phone: 3124970396
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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