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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$33,417 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Position:
Custodian Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. is a 100% minority owned, Chicago corporation with an emphasis on janitorial and facility maintenance services. We create teams of trustworthy, customer focused and diverse people that care about the facility they work in. The quality of the services we provide and our commitment to unsurpassed customer service has helped us become one of the nation's premiere Minority Janitorial Contractors. The Custodian is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that building and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. Knowledge or willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques is essential.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Collect trash and replace garbage liners, clean garbage receptacles as required Ability to work between multiple locations Dust and cleaning of all furniture, fixtures, and horizontal surfaces as required Vacuum all carpeted areas, mop tile and concrete floor areas as required Wash, disinfect, and restock all restroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, paper and soap dispensers as required Empty trash in all washrooms, clean mirrors, walls and toilet partitions Cleaning window sills and windows Perform and/or report minor maintenance repairs and any damages Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
The custodian reports to the Lead Custodian and the Custodial Supervisor and cares for the Main building/facilities and equipment. Maintaining these responsibilities will help to ensure the health, safety and security of the public. Strong follow-through on delegated tasks and assignments Ability to operate and use tools/equipment Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions Maintain a positive attitude Good client/customer service skills Ability to prioritize multiple tasks Ability to work effectively independently or with a team Basic knowledge of general housekeeping methods and practices, cleaning products and use
Physical Demands:
The Custodian position is a physically demanding position. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, lifting heavy objects. Management has the exclusive tight to alter the scope of work within the framework of the job description at any time without prior notice. AAP/EEO Statement Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Diverse Facility Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Diverse Facility Solution's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job Type:
Temporary Pay:
$21.65 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person