City Colleges of Chicago is hiring: Temporary Janitor - Projects in Chicago

Malcolm X College is seeking a Temporary (with potential to Full-time) Janitor of Projects for our West Campus. This position performs a variety of cleaning tasks in addition to all traditional janitorial work in and around the buildings with a major focus on the conference center and other event space.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleanup in connection with construction, painting and repair.
• Removal of old carpeting.
• High level work twelve feet and over from floor level.
• Removal of tile affixed to floor.
• Moving and storing of construction material and equipment.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Operation of floor scrubbers.
• Stripping and refinishing of the floors.
• Operation of carpet scrubbers & extraction equipment.
• Shampooing & extraction of carpets and upholstery.
• Furniture crating and uncrating.
• Snow removal.
• Dust all ledges, counter tops, files, office equipment, desk and walls.
• Dust mop all hard surfaces.
• Spot cleaning or complete washing of all walls, files, desk tops, office glass, partitions, doors, chairs, blackboards, mirrors, waste baskets and garbage cans, office machines and ash trays.
• Thorough cleaning of all bathroom fixtures and partitions.
• Polishing furniture.
• Metal polishing.
• Hosing and sweeping of sidewalks.
• Trash removal.
• Dismantling and cleaning of light fixtures.
• Operation of vacuum cleaners.
• Cleaning of Venetian blinds (washing & vacuuming).
• Policing of facility and grounds (inside & outside).
• Washing of exterior walls.
• Scraping of gum and other objects from hard surfaces and carpet.
• Spot cleaning furniture or carpet, but not more than 2 hours per day.
• Setting up and/or taking down of chairs and tables.
• Wet mopping or spot mopping public corridors, washrooms, classrooms and any hard surfaces.
• Operation of compactors and/or balers.
• Maintenance of outside grounds (raking, grass cutting, watering, garbage, etc.)

Qualifications - External

• Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent preferred.
• Preference will be given to current temporary janitors at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be able to perform all duties listed above.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Salary Range: $17 per hour