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Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago

Janitor/Exterior -Seasonal Morning Position

Pay: $19.53/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Great Lakes, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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

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Job Description

The Janitor Exterior is responsible for the cleaning of assigned areas to include bathrooms, floors, grounds, and maintenance of equipment used for cleaning service in and around the galley.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL

Responsible for the cleaning of assigned areas to include bathrooms, floors, grounds, and maintenance of equipment used for cleaning service in and around the galley.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Clean and sanitize restrooms. This includes cleaning walls, mirrors, toilets, urinals and mopping of floors. Replenish hand soap and paper products. Empty all restrooms garbage containers. 2. Set up cleaning cart with all supplies and equipment necessary to clean restrooms. 3. Empty garbage cans and remove cardboard boxes from kitchen area. Transports garbage bags and cardboard to the outside dumpsters and trash compactor. 4. Maintain cleanliness of the back dock area by sweeping and mopping. Mop hallway. 5. Clean and sanitize areas after bodily fluid spills following the standards established for handling blood borne pathogen spills. 6. Removal of snow and operation of snow removal equipment. 7. Follow proper sanitation and established safety procedures at all times and wear personal protective equipment as required. 8. Report all defective equipment to appropriate supervisor. 9. Follow safety procedures and report safety hazards to appropriate supervisor. 10. Knowledge and ability to use a pallet jack. 11. Clean floors and hallways with motorized floor machine. 12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 2. Minimum of one year of work experience in a commercial janitorial setting is preferred. 3. Sanitation license is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Operate various pieces of equipment in the performance of job duties. 2. Ability to work independently and complete duties in a timely manner. 3. Ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers. 4. Ability to work for a prolonged period of time in hot or cold environments. 5. Able to clean and sanitize area in response to BBP needs.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

1. Lift and carry 60 pounds up to 10 feet. 2. Independently push a cart with a 40-pound load up to 100 feet. 3. Full range of motion and be able maneuver in small spaces. 4. Repetitive use of hands and frequent standing and walking for long periods. In addition to compensation, we offer a benefit program to full-time and part-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, sick pay, vacation and holiday pay. The pay for this role is $19.53 an hour (SEW) (NSGL) (ROT) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.