COOK II; UMP

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Job Requisition : 59217 Opening Date:10/08/2026 Closing Date:10/22/2026 Agency:Department of Human Services Class

Title:

COOK II - 09602 Skill Option:UMP Certificate Bilingual Option:None Salary:Anticipated Salary: $4,282-$5,682/month ($51,384-$68,184/year)
Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time Number of Vacancies:1 Bargaining Unit Code:RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours:Mon-Fri, 10:30am-6:30pm, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch.

Position’s schedule follows the school calendar; summer work may be available but is not guaranteed. Employees may utilize accrued paid benefit time during the summer if available.

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability
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Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location
: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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