THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE Janitor I Salary in the United States

Description

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.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:   Less than 5%.

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.
   
   
  The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws.
  The Chicago Lighthouse maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities.
   
   
   
   
   

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