Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned college facility; maintain buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, cleaning chalk boards, dry/wet mopping, strip/wax floors etc.
   
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber
   
• Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
   
• Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., as required for special events.
   
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
   
• Assist and work with routine tasks as directed by supervision such as moving, plumbing, and basic repair.
   
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
   
• Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
   
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required.
   
• One year of custodial experience or similar experience is necessary.
   
• Familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work is required.

Supervision Received:

General supervision is received from the Manager of Housekeeping. Functional supervision is received from the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Physical Working Conditions:

Position will require employees to have

• the ability to stand, walk and move for extended periods of time (Often - 75% - 100%).
   
• the ability to detect dirt, dust, stains and marks. (Often 75% to 100%)
   
• the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions (Often - 75% - 100%)
   
• the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. (Often 75% - 100%)
   
• the ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time. (Often 75% - 100%)
   
• the ability to set up and operate mechanical cleaning equipment.(Occasional 50% to 75%)
   
• the ability to work at heights and the ability to ascend/descend ladders. (Seldom - 0% - 25%)

• Some shifts will require the use of radio communication.  Employees on these shifts,  using these devices, will be required to have the ability to hear and exchange information clearly. 
   
• Job duties may be performed in hot, dusty, dirty environments.  Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

HOURS: Monday - Wednesday 5:30 pm - 2:00 am; Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday 12:00pm - 8:30 pm (Thursday and Friday Off)

SALARY:  $37,557

Preemployment Physical and Background Check required

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

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