Janitor I (Maintenance)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Cleans and maintains CERL office building to ensure a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment for all agency constituents.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Completes assigned daily work schedule as prepared by supervisor;
- Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors;
- Vacuums carpets thoroughly up to baseboards to be free of dust, dirt and particles;
- Washes windows, interior and exterior, and cleans blinds as scheduled;
- Maintains washrooms and locker rooms, de-scale toilet bowls and urinals, maintain floors sweep and damp mop, sanitizing all surfaces and keeping supplies stocked;
- Keeps kitchen and cafeteria areas clean and stocked;
- Cleans all drinking fountains so that they are free form spots, stains, smudges or streaks;
- Picks up trash from offices, cleans cans as necessary, and provides fresh supplies of bags;
- Removes trash and breaks down boxes and disposes of debris properly;
- Uses provided equipment properly and safely, including industrial vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, polisher, floor sweeper, and all tools needed for assigned tasks;
- Adjusts hours, as needed, to assist with special projects and events;
- Performs all duties with an attitude of safety and consideration displayed by all employees of The Chicago Lighthouse;
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required;
- At least one year of previous maintenance experience preferred;
- Dependability, cooperation, and ability to work independently required;
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate equipment required;
- Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.
Employee Benefits
- 10 accrued days of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- 7 accrued days of paid sick leave
- Insurance eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Hourly Health & Welfare pay
Chicago Lighthouse Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. Chicago Lighthouse Industries maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
