Facilities Services Associate

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS•Peoria, IL

9h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Services Associate supports the daily cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and general upkeep of Easterseals Central Illinois’ Peoria Service Center, with occasional support at other organizational locations. This hands-on role combines routine cleaning and disinfecting, basic facility inspections and maintenance, groundskeeping, supply replenishment, and general operational support. The position helps maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment for clients, employees, and visitors and does not involve direct client care. The role includes opening and preparing the facility for daily operations; maintaining therapy, kitchen, restroom, common, and other assigned spaces; monitoring and documenting facility conditions; completing minor upkeep; maintaining grounds; and providing designated supervision in the pool area during scheduled activities. The employee also helps with facility setup and cleanup for events and may periodically work at other Easterseals locations. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is expected to be $15.00–$17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Willingness and ability to learn cleaning procedures, basic facility maintenance tasks, and established safety protocols.
Ability to complete required organizational safety and job-specific training.
Ability to perform cleaning, disinfecting, and basic facility maintenance tasks safely and effectively.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established safety procedures.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Attention to detail and ability to identify and report maintenance, cleanliness, and safety concerns.
Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, groundskeeping tools, and other assigned equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor.
Basic computer skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect client privacy.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient visual ability to inspect equipment, identify safety concerns, read instructions, and complete documentation.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including parking lots, landscaped areas, and pool facilities.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
Ability to travel to Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial services, groundskeeping, or general facility maintenance is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of therapy rooms, kitchens, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces in accordance with infection-control and safety protocols.
Clean and sanitize the lobby daily, employee restrooms biweekly and as needed, and the employee refrigerator monthly.
Respond to spills, including bodily fluids; perform spot cleaning and disinfecting; and complete occasional laundry and other cleaning tasks.
Open and prepare the facility for daily operations.
Monitor and document refrigerator temperatures, water-softener salt levels, and pool chemical levels; obtain or replenish supplies as needed.
Conduct monthly visual inspections of therapy-room swing hooks and routine checks of fire extinguishers, exit signs, and emergency lighting, and report concerns.
Perform minor facility upkeep, including touch-up painting and other basic maintenance tasks.
Mow and trim grass, trim bushes, maintain landscaped areas, and collect and dispose of litter and debris from facility grounds.
Monitor and replenish paper products, soap, cleaning supplies, and other designated supplies.
Maintain required cleaning schedules, inspection records, and other documentation.
Properly store, label, and handle cleaning products, chemicals, and other supplies according to safety procedures.
Provide designated pool-area supervision during scheduled activities, monitor for emergencies, and initiate established emergency-response procedures as needed.
Identify and promptly report maintenance needs, equipment concerns, and potential safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with facility preparation, setup, cleanup, and general support for organizational events and activities as needed.
Occasionally provide cleaning, groundskeeping, and general facility support at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center and other Easterseals Central Illinois locations as assigned.
Perform periodic deep cleaning, additional facility upkeep, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
Five paid holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving.
Paid holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day while the Peoria and Bloomington clinics are closed, in addition to the stated PTO.
Additional PTO hours for volunteering with Easterseals through Event Days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage options for employees, spouses, and/or children.
Supplemental short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential 24/7 support.
Employee discounts through PerkSpot and local gym partnerships.
Annual professional development and CEU allowance.
New employee referral bonus.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.