Switchboard Operator I
Company: Illinois Department of Human Services
Category: Professional Services
Kankakee
Type: Full Time
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Switchboard Operator I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform routine work in operating a Department of Human Services, 24-hour, facility switchboard carrying a heavy traffic load. Talks to individuals during the operation of the switchboard. Serves as receptionist and receives and sorts facility mail. Performs routine clerical tasks. Salary range is $45,936-$58,596 a year. They offer a nice benefits package: 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; 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually; 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years; Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position); 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave; and more.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine work in operating a Department of Human services 24-hour, facility switchboard carrying a heavy traffic load.
- Respond to and maintains records for emergency calls such as fire, medical, police etc.
- Serve as receptionist.
- Receive and sort facility mail.
- Perform routine clerical tasks involving the operation of simple manual or automated office equipment.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the duties enumerated above.



