The Housekeeper position has responsibility for the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and sanitization cycles for the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) and Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The campus consists of seven buildings on 30 acres. This includes laundering of trainee’s sheets and towels for the dormitory. Other activities include assisting with room set-up, minor furniture repairs, interior and exterior trash removal, sweeping of exterior walkways. Some light snow removal will be included. This position will be a well-rounded cleaning position that assists with other basic tasks around the Center. This is a security sensitive position requiring background checks and random drug testing.

High school graduate or equivalent is required. Six months or more experience in a commercial or industrial cleaning environment is preferred.

Ability to make decisions in accordance with College policy, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and with the public. Have a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations ensuring that the tools, equipment, and work environment are all utilized in a safe manner. Possess a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide assistance as needed to maintenance staff, center staff and outside contractors.

Keeps assigned areas neat and clean, including vacuuming, trash removal, dusting, scrubbing and reconditioning carpet and hard surfaces. Cleaning includes floors, walls, whiteboards, windows and doors, furniture, light fixtures throughout all facilities at the MCLETC & IDOC.

Record inventory of supplies and communicate inventory to the Housekeeping Supervisor to meet daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements. Assure safe handling of cleaning materials and supplies.

Perform light snow removal on walkways as needed (available after hours as needed during winter weather events).

Collect, launder, and fold linens and makeup beds.

Responsible to unlock and lock doors, report deficient, damaged, or hazardous facility conditions to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Performs duties with a strong attention to detail.

Perform other duties as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT

Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity.

Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely manner.

Includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events, and circumstances present through daily operations in the accomplishment of job position tasks and functions. To ensure that the College’s buildings and grounds are maintained in a safe condition and to provide careful supervision and protection of college’s real and personal property. This may include working with electrical equipment; proper mixing, storing, and use of hazardous and cleaning chemicals. Annual certification may be required.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Hours are Monday thru Friday with a start time of 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., occasional overtime as directed. There will be occasional irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Some local travel may be required.

Must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.

Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.

Provide timely response to internally imposed conditions and deadlines

Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues

Demonstrated ability to work from ladders.

Must be able to do extensive walking and kneeling.

Able to work outdoors and to be in contact with plant material, grass, etc.

Position is located at Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center at 1095 Rotary Way, Decatur, IL 62521.

Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Housekeeping position at Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper position has responsibility for the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and sanitization cycles for the MCLETC. This includes laundering of trainee’s sheets and towels for the dormitory. Other activities include assisting with room set-up, minor furniture repairs, interior and exterior trash removal, sweeping of exterior walkways. Some light snow removal will be included. This position will be a well-rounded cleaning position that assists with other basic tasks around the Center. This is a security sensitive position requiring background checks and random drug testing.