Maid - University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois Extension - Unit 24, Simpson

WE TRANSFORM LIVES.

Provide housekeeping service for Administration Building, Forest Resource Center, Animal Sciences Center, dormitory, and student houses at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DASAC).

• Dormitory – change bedding, provide clean towels and supplies. Clean and disinfect sinks, showers, and toilets. Do laundry as needed; keep laundry room neat and lint screens clean. Clean and dust furnishings, rooms, hallways, and lavatories. Dust, sweep, and dust‑mop floors. Clean interior mirrors and interior glass. Assist in setting up facilities for meetings and special events, clean up afterwards. Maintain clean kitchen facility, remove old food from refrigerator.
  
  Turn off lights, lock up buildings and equipment, make periodic checks of building, and report items that need repair.
• Administration Building/Forest Resource Center/Animal Sciences Center – dust, sweep, and mop all offices, stairs and halls, break rooms, conference rooms. Sweep and mop restrooms, keep toilets and sinks cleaned and disinfected. Keep soap, towels, and tissue in stock at all times; empty trash cans daily. Wash dishes and clean out coffee pots in break room daily; keep all walls dusted and cleaned regularly.
  
  Keep windows clean, strip and wax tile floors as needed.
• Clean and prepare houses for summer camp, dormitory overflow or large groups. Sweep steps and walk‑ways regularly. Plant and maintain flowerbeds, as needed. Maintain supplies, anticipate needs and make purchases as needed. List and report jobs that require assistance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors, requiring travel between locations. The employee must have reliable personal transportation; a valid driver’s license is preferred. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Environmental conditions may include hot or cold weather, noise, allergens, and uneven ground. The job requires the ability to move, transfer or transport items that occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently up to twenty (20) pounds, and involve twisting, pushing, and pulling movements.

Position performs housekeeping services and security measures for the facilities at Dixon Springs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to follow directions and exercise sound judgment in notifying appropriate personnel in matters of fire, theft, and illegal entry.

This is a 60% part‑time Civil Service 2296 – Maid position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is $23,013.90.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Out‑of‑state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility.

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