Custodian

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER•Chicago, IL

15d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of its campus and theaters for artists, employees, and patrons. The role may involve proximity to or direct interaction with the public. The position is based primarily at CST facilities on Navy Pier in Chicago, with occasional work at other locations, such as the CST Warehouse. The opening is for the early shift. Work is generally scheduled five days per week, either 7 a.m.–3 p.m. or 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; weekend hours are necessary, and CST will endeavor to accommodate desired shifts and days. The Custodian reports to the Director of Operations. This is a non-exempt, hourly, overtime-eligible, benefits-eligible position paying $19.50 per hour. The Custodian performs cleaning, sanitation, floor care, waste handling, minor maintenance, event setup, security checks, and building opening and closing procedures. The role also includes responding to radio calls, receiving and distributing deliveries, assisting with theater seat removal and installation, reporting facility issues, and completing other assigned tasks. The employee is expected to model CST’s values of service, ingenuity, and collaboration, uphold its customer-service ethos, and support a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace. The work requires physical tasks such as climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and moving items weighing up to 40 pounds. CST states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Ability to be punctual and work flexible schedules, including weekends.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to cooperate and collaborate with others.
Effective communication skills, including proper use of radio equipment.
Ability to stay balanced under pressure and adjust to the unexpected.
Ability to adapt to change quickly and nimbly.
Knowledge of proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Knowledge of common industry practices, including safety standards.
Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and moving up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior custodial experience.
Experience with floor care machines.
Knowledge and ability in the operation of tools.
Previous custodial experience with an arts organization.

Responsibilities

Keep Chicago Shakespeare Theater facilities clean and orderly.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, breakrooms, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces.
Restock restroom soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and sanitary products.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, wax, and buff wood, tile, linoleum, and carpeted floors.
Clean interior and limited exterior windows and glass partitions, and dust furniture and fixtures.
Empty trash and recycling bins, sort materials, and transport waste to designated outdoor receptacles.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, clean minor clogs, and report major repair needs to management.
Perform minor electrical work, minor plumbing, painting, and patching tasks.
Arrange tables and chairs for meetings and special events.
Lock doors and windows, conduct basic security checks, and follow OSHA chemical safety guidelines.
Respond promptly to calls and requests using radio equipment.
Participate in training and other initiatives as needed, and perform additional assigned tasks or general service to the company.
Model CST’s values of service, ingenuity, and collaboration and its customer-service ethos.
Champion CST’s commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Receive deliveries and help unload and distribute them.
Assist with removal and installation of theater seats.
Report observed security, maintenance, or cleaning issues to management.
Perform building opening and closing procedures.