What You’ll Be Doing:
Under direct supervision of the Building Manager, in accordance with prescribed procedures and established cleanliness standards, this role provides specified janitorial service to maintain the cleanliness, safety and attractiveness of the facility while ensuring safety and well-being.
Essential job functions:
• Clean all and maintain designated areas of buildings including but not limited to routine mopping and sweeping of floors.
• All garbage and trash cans should be emptied on daily basis.
• Assist with picking up trash on grounds to maintain a clean and orderly appearance.
• All assigned classrooms, hallways and stairways should be maintained with a clean and orderly appearance.
• Make certain the workplace does not have any potential accidents waiting to happen like presence of loose pieces of carpet or liquid spills that may develop as a fall hazard.
• Vacuum all assigned carpeted hallways, offices, and classrooms
• Wipe down and disinfect furniture in classrooms including desks, tables, and chairs.
• Disinfect and dust lockers at least every other day
• Disinfect door knobs and handles throughout designated areas
• Responsible for regular cleaning and disinfecting of toilets and urinals.
• Urinals and toilets must be kept cleaned including seats and toilet.
• Wipe down, clean, and disinfect partitions and door handles
• Mirrors must be thoroughly washed, sinks should be cleaned, and floors should always be swept and mopped.
• Trash cans should be emptied on daily basis
• Restock and supply bathrooms with toilet paper, tissues, and other toiletries.
• Inspect for burnt light bulbs and notify maintenance to replace them.
• Clean and polish all stainless-steel dispensers
What you bring to the job:
• Good time management and work with little supervision.
• Aware of the correct use of cleaning equipment (i.e. vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, pressure washer).
• Update supervisor on supplies inventory replenishment.
• Must be attentive to surroundings, identifying problems and notify supervisor before serious problems develop.
• Must be dependable and consistent in performance.
• Housekeeping’s constant tasks require a good physical condition because the work is prone to back strain and injury.
• Requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to safely operate and properly control and maintain industrial cleaning equipment; properly identify, understand, and use housekeeping chemical products; safely move between floors and offices; execute written documents and records; lift heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) occasionally, and lighter objects (up to 40 lbs.) frequently; good visual acuity; good communication.
• Work overtime as needed and all other duties as requested by management.
Shift Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Compensation:
$18.30/hour
Job Category:
Union Required
What you’ll love about us:
At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive.
Time off:
Paid time off, sick days, 8 paid federal holidays and up to13 paid Jewish holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
