LOCAL JOBS: Sausage Sellers, School Custodians, Manufacturing and MORE

Welcome to Patch LOCAL JOBS, the go-to source for local employers and job seekers. Several openings crossed our desk this week thanks to local employers who want to hire in the communities they serve. Others we pick up driving around town. If you know of a local job opening send it in to lorraine.swanson@patch.com or daniell@patch.com.

Assistant City Collector

The Village of Alsip has an opening for a full-time and part-time deputy collector. This position would be responsible for customer service, cash handling, switchboard work and additional clerical duties. You must be a high school graduate, have working knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to deal with customers. Benefits are included. You must apply to the village's clerk's office. View the full job listing.

Driver/Laborer

The Village of Alsip is looking to hire a driver/laborer to work in the Public Works department. Applicants must be over the age of 21, a valid class A or B driver's license and pass a physical and drug test. Applications and resumes will be accepted until Nov. 8 and are available at the clerk's office, 4500 W. 123rd Street.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Coming to a mall near you, Hickory Farms, the gift cheese and sausage specialty food company, is looking for sales associates to work at its mall gift centers during the holidays. Chicago Ridge Mall has a Hickory Farms gift kiosk. Apply online at Hickory Farms.

Style Advisors

Lulu Avenue is looking to hire 100 style advisors to sell fashion jewelry in the Chicago area by hosting trunk shows in people’s homes. Lulu is a direct sales company, and more information about direct sales can be found at DSA.org. Style advisors set their own schedule and hours. For more information, contact Lisa Mergens by email at scrapitdesigns@yahoo.com or by phone at 847-790-6044.

Custodian - Second and Third Shift

Oak Lawn Community High School has an opening for a second/third shift custodian, with some weekends. Interested applications must have a valid driver’s license to operate district-owned vehicles. Visit OLCHS for more info and to apply on line.

Custodian - Second Shift

Ridgeland Dist. 122 has also posted an opening for a second shift custodian. The job was just posted on district’s website on Oct. 28.  Visit the D122 website for more info and to apply online.

Special Education Teacher - Short Term

Oak Lawn Community High School is looking for a special education teacher to fill a teaching position through the end of the 2013-14 school year while the permanent teacher is on maternity leave. Candidates must meet teacher certification requirements and have experience working with special education students, with a strong emphasis on behavior management and positive discipline skills. Visit OLCHS for more info and to apply on line.

Veteran Support Services Specialist

Moraine Valley Community College has posted an opening for Veteran Support Services Specialist to provide comprehensive program support and services to student veterans and their dependents attending the college. Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of Military related benefit programs, advising student veterans and coordinating veteran orientation programs.  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required. Prior military experience a plus. Visit the MVCC website to view this and other openings at the college.

School Bus Drivers, Monitors and Mechanics

The Cook-Illinois Corporations and its affiliated school bus companies has a variety of positions open for school bus drivers, monitors and mechanics in the southwest suburbs. To start the online application process visit the website.

Manufacturing Positions

Hoist Lifttruck ihas a variety of manufacturing openings at its Bedford Park facility, including a CNC operator/machinist, mechanical assembler, manufacturing supervisor, welder and service technician. For more information and to start the online application process, visit the company website.

Construction Apprentices

The Chicago Urban League is accepting applications for its transportation construction apprenticeship readiness training, focusing on highway construction trades. To learn more about these exciting opportunities and to submit an application, visit the league’s website.

IDOT Interns

The Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its winter/summer internship program. Internships run from Jan. 1 through May 31, 2014. For more information and to apply online, visit the IDOT website.

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Many of our readers have requested listings for more office/administrative/support staff jobs. If you have an position to offer or know of one, please email Patch at: lorraine.swanson@patch.com or daniell@patch.com.

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