Custodial Worker

Position Summary:Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms. Position requires a) use of power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets; b) regular and routine dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning restrooms; and c) routine maintenance to custodial equipment. Reports To:Facilities Manager/Assistant Facilities Manager Essential Responsibilities: • Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies. • Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies. • Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal. • Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas. • Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; for positions within on-campus residence halls, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents. • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. • Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures. • Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements. • May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor. • May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Must have 3 or more years of experience. • Less than high school; no previous experience required. • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. • Ability to understand verbal instructions. • Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. • Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment. • Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. • Ability to understand written and verbal communications. Physical Demands: • Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. • The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. • Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Experience: • Custodial: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: • Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: • Villa Park, IL 60181 (Preferred) Work Location: In person