Salvation Army ARC is hiring: Janitor in Chicago

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Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Janitor
LOCATION/DEPT: Child Care
REPORTS TO: Site Director
PAY GRADE: 402
PAY RANGE: $17.00-$20.00

Outcomes

Performs janitorial maintenance and repair duties involving the general up-keep of a child care facility, and related work as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sanitation
• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors.
• Cleans walks and outdoor areas (may include snow removal).
• Cleans washbowls, sinks, toilets, and urinals daily.
• Washes and dusts woodwork and furniture weekly.
• Disposes of garbage and trash after each meal.
• Washes windows.
• Vacuums rugs daily.
• Maintenance
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Tapes rugs.
• Covers electrical outlets after use.
• Stores cleaning materials out of reach of children.
• Removes broken or unsafe materials, reporting them to the director.
• Reports unsafe equipment to the director.
• Makes sure heating and lighting are operational and reports defects to the director.
• Performs occasional duties as requested by the Director such as:
• Paints and makes repairs.
• Replaces floor tiles.
• Performs simple carpentry tasks such as replacing window putty or making minor furniture repair.
• Cleans and maintains the center in an organized way.
• Follows a cleaning schedule or plan.
• Completes yearly inventory of maintenance materials and supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Professionalism
• Maintains a professional attitude.
• Adheres to personnel policies.
• Supports and enforces program regulations.
• Assumes and thoroughly completes all duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Accepts responsibility willingly.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the program.
• Responds objectively to change.
• Responds in a positive manner to constructive suggestions.
• Respects confidentiality of parents, children, and other staff members.
• Other Duties
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous repair and maintenance experience preferred.

Competencies

• Knowledge of methods used in general housekeeping.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and supplies used in janitorial and maintenance work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• An attention to detail.
• Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• This position is required to do light to heavy physical work and must be able to lift at least 40lbs on a daily basis.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard janitorial equipment.
• The work environment for this position includes an office or classroom environment with a low to moderate noise level.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.