Position: Janitorial

Reports to: Operations Specialist II

Department: Administration

Rincon Family Services (RFS) is a not-for-profit community organization, established in 1972 to combat the epidemic use of heroin and violence that were dismantling communities throughout Chicago. RFS is dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs that promote the quality of life by serving as a catalyst to advocate, educate, and empower individuals and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Janitor is responsible for cleanliness of facility and surrounding walkways and inspecting facility on a regular basis for safety and functionality. Janitorial staff is required to wear organizational uniform while working.

We are currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Janitor. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, flexible, and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises. The Janitor will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining room and public areas. This is fantastic opportunity to earn competitive pay and full-time benefits.

Janitors Responsibilities

• Perform general cleanup of all areas of the building as directed
• Manage routine upkeep of exterior areas, space, and parking lot
• Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders
• Remove garbage and recycling daily and prepare bins for weekly pick-up
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests
• Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped

Janitors Responsibilities:

• 2+ years janitorial experience
• High school diploma/GED required
• Willingness to work early morning or late-night shifts
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Capacity to take direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 75 pounds as necessary

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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  Good communication skills (verbal and written.
• Participate in training or co-facilitate training in Emergency Preparedness techniques (violence, fire, tornado, etc.)

OTHER REQUIRED ABILITIES:

• Fluent in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients, and groups.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of surrounding community.
• Ability to follow instructions and seek supervision as necessary.
• Ability to write detailed reports and gather relevant information to support reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical strength.
• Knowledge of cleaning machines and supplies.
• “Handyman” capabilities.
• Must know how to use a laptop and phone applications used by the organization (Paycom, virtual on-boarding, and training)
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Infection Control
• Desire to learn new skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Janitor must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job including frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs, occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restriction that limits physical capability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Janitor work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. There may be occasions that call for an employee to carry out duties at other agency offices.

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