Custodian

Heartland Human Care Services•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces? We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Environmental Control Technician to be a crucial part of our team. Your role will involve maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment at our residential programs, supporting our mission to make a positive impact on the community. If you're ready to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause, apply now and be part of our dedicated team!

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diplomarequired.
Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
A criminal background check isrequiredfor employees working for Heartland Housing property management. All DCFS background checks arerequiredfor employees working for youth programs.
Access to regular,dependableandtimelytransportation
Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationshipbuilderand communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive informationpossessingskills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange;Windows operatingsystems;and other software routinely used by HeartlandHuman Care Services.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability (language dependent on participant population)ispreferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out the housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities according to the determined timelines written in the plan/policy.
Follows the specific procedures for cleaning and decontaminating the environment.
Maintains the upkeep ofthe cleaningequipment and supplies.
Deposits hazardous and non-hazardous waste and sharps containers in designatedreceptacleaccording to regulatory standards.
Stocks hand washing and toiletry supplies (soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue) in allappropriate areas.
Assistsin performing minor maintenance tasks,movesequipment and supplies.
Completes required documentation to meet regulatory standards.
Other duties may be assigned.