Janitor II

Cook County • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Support and Environmental Services, the Janitor is responsible for cleaning the facility in such a way as to promote health and safety while reducing the spread of infection. The Janitor is also responsible for assisting the Sanitarian and Environmental Services Coordinator in coordinating and promoting institutional Environmental Health Programs, including, but not limited to, food services, pest control, sanitation, laundry, and facility maintenance. Further the Janitor participates in routine inspections and assessment of activities for general sanitation.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D) certificate.
• Ability to perform key responsibilities and duties and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities delineated above.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work closely with individuals in custody.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate various projects in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt with ease with changing priorities.
• Communication and computer skills including the ability to email, scan, and print.
• Responsibility for cleaning activities in common areas including community areas, office spaces including bathrooms, windows, floors, etc.
• Responsibility for carrying and maintaining all cleaning supplies necessary to satisfactorily perform his/her routine functions.
• Willingness to complete work quickly and efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to identify deficiencies in environmental services conditions and ability to implement effective and sustainable systems to ensure continuous improvement in environmental services conditions.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking great distances over uneven terrain to inspect and assess building sites, lifting up to fifty pounds of equipment, and climbing up and down ladders and stairs to gain access to heating and ventilation systems, basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
• Ability to apply basic mathematics skills, such as calculating totals, percentages, and extensions to verify quantities of goods received and maintain inventories.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with the individuals in custody population.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to train and communicate an understanding of environmental services-related policies and procedures to staff, individuals in custody, and visitors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to work in environment that may involve exposure to various weather conditions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and/or medical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a large, complex work environment.
• Three (3) years of related work experience in environmental health services or related field.
• Previous internship at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with carrying out all Sheriff’s Office janitorial and environmental services related policies and procedures.
• Directly responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of an assigned building/division, which includes all common areas (e.g. lobbies, offices, staff breakrooms, restrooms, trash removal), and other specified areas on the DOC campus as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with the Division Sanitation Officer and supervisors to ensure daily cleaning and maintenance tasks are executed and completed in a timely and orderly manner.
• Prescribe appropriate cleaning materials and products needed for disinfecting and sanitizing the entire building according to Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.
• Complete required cleaning logs and records to show which areas of the building have been cleaned.
• Conduct routine inspections of Division/Unit facilities to ensure sanitation expectations are met as established in policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assess chemicals and supplies, including appropriate labeling of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and use of chemicals throughout the DOC campus.
• Assist and coordinate with the Sanitarian and Environmental/Health Services Coordinator, to facilitate environmental services-related training that includes sanitation.
• Remain current on trends and developments in environmental services, sanitation, and related fields and implements necessary changes to policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain electronic records which capture statistical data relative to laundry usage.
• Oversee the completion of the following tasks: removing trash and placing in the compactor; removing corrugated materials and placing in the baler; cleaning restrooms & lunchrooms.
• Clean floors using brooms, mops, and/or floor scrubbers; effectively using chemicals to clean/sanitize equipment; and disassembly and reassembly of equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with facility staff, including corrections officer and supervisors, to coordinate cleaning activities.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed, maintaining, and reporting an accurate inventory.
• Must be available to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
• Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year. Employees who are active at the beginning of the fiscal year (December 1st) also qualify for a floating holiday.
• Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
• Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue fifteen (15) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment.
• Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
• Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees