Local Jobs: Ross, Orland Park Bakery, Palos Heights Park District

Patch wants to help local readers find new jobs and put some cash in their pockets. That’s why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. Here’s a look at the most recently listed jobs in the region.

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Bilingual Sales Associate, Xfinity Sales by UWC, Riverside

General Manager, Miracle Restaurant Group/Arby’s, Tinley Park

Journeyman Millwright 2nd Shift, Clifton Johnson Associates, Chicago

Here some more recently listed jobs in the south suburbs:

NEW! The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a part-time custodian to work Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings at the recreation center. The position offers great starting pay. Candidates must have knowledge of safety equipment and procedures, light maintenance such as changing lights or painting; room setups, removing trash, and cleaning halls, rooms and bathrooms. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass drug/alcohol screening and a physical. Learn more about the custodian position and apply online. The parks and recreation department also has part-time seasonal openings for a desk attendant, gym attendant, pool staff, lifeguards, trainer and more.

NEW! Evergreen Park Community High School Dist. 231 is looking to fill a nine-month vacancy for a classroom aide. Applicants must hold an Illinois State Board of Education paraprofessional license. Hourly salary and fringe benefits are in accordance with the Education Association collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about the position and apply online. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NEW! Orland Park Bakery currently has multiple openings for two part-time shifts, from 6.a.m. to noon and noon to 6:30 p.m. working approximately four days (25 hours) per week. Duties include stocking bakery supplies; maintain stocked, clean and and organizing classes; ensuring proper signage and customer service skills. Will try to work around schedules of high school and college students. and those with limited availability. Learn more about the position and apply online.

NEW! Ross Dress for Less is hiring area supervisors (e.g., department managers), retail associates and store protection specialists for its new Chicago Ridge store opening in March. Other area Ross stores, including Evergreen Park, Orland Park, Crestwood, Tinley Park and Chicago (76th Street and Cicero Avenue) are also hiring. Learn more about the openings.

NEW! Hollywood Park in Crestwood is always looking for energetic team members to work at the family entertainment center. Learn more and apply online.

NEW! Moraine Valley Community College is hiring for a variety of positions. Learn more and apply online.

NEW! Mariano's in Oak Lawn is hiring for a variety of positions. See what’s available and apply online.

NEW! Alsip Park District has several seasonal openings. See what’s available and apply online.

RECENT! Palos Heights School Dist. 128 is offering a fourth-grade teaching position that starts in August 2018. The applicant must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with elementary endorsement; demonstrated skill in diagnosing, prescribing, assessing student learning; knowledge of current teaching techniques; must be able to establish effective communication with a variety of stakeholders. Apply online.

RECENT! The DuPage County Coroner’s Office in Wheaton is looking for a full-time deputy coroner. Responsibilities include performing investigations into the cause and manner of death, including deaths that are suspicious or criminal in nature, fetal deaths, where the decedent was not attended to by a licensed physician or where the physician’s cannot determine the cause; processing specimens; ordering autopsies and X-rays, arranging pickups at funeral homes and morgues, and reporting to other agencies; and assisting in pathological exams. One year of investigative training either in a private agency or with a police department is desired, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Learn more about the job and apply online.

Job Fairs

Moraine Valley Community College Job Resource Center is hosting Mock Interview Day for MVCC students, alumni and community members from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. Job hunters seeking to polish their interviewing skills can participate in mock interviews with business professionals. Register for your 30-minute session by contacting our office at 708-974-5737 or jrc@morainevalley.edu.

State Rep. Fran Hurley (35th District) has started a new Job Club. The club meets monthly and is an informal gathering where job seekers will benefit from learning useful tactics on how to apply for career opportunities and network in a friendly environment. Speakers, topics, and locations will vary monthly. The series kicks off Friday, Feb. 23 at her district office located at 10402 S. Western Avenue in Chicago beginning at 1:30 p.m. Call 773-445-8128 or email Hurley's constituent service office at RepFranHurley@gmail.com for more details and to reserve your spot.

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Local Jobs: Dist. 128, DuPage County Coroner, Alsip Park District