Janitor (TERM)

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, this role involves a variety of cleaning tasks. The incumbent will sweep, dustmop, mop, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and buff floors. Responsibilities include picking up and disposing of waste, removing trash, spot-washing walls, and sanitizing washroom facilities. The role also entails washing and cleaning windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, and other surfaces. Operation and cleaning of industrial mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers, and pick-up machines may be required. Cleaning of canteen and lunchrooms, including furniture, is also part of the duties. The position requires moving and replacing furniture as needed for cleaning. Changing light bulbs and working from ladders are also necessary tasks. Sweeping and shoveling snow from building entrances and sidewalks are included. This job description outlines the general nature of the work and may require incumbents to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A good demonstrated work record.
Complies with all Laboratory and Division ESH policies, work rules, and safe work practices.
Proficiency in English language to communicate operational information with co-workers and customers and to safely perform work.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.
Ability to obtain a government access authorization upon hire (or may require in the future) which involves additional background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, dustmops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors.
Picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash.
Spot-washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers.
Washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, ashtrays and push-plates, bottoms of doors and stairways.
Operates and cleans industrial types of mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick up machines.
Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture.
Moves and replaces original furniture and other objects as required for the cleaning of all rooms.
Changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean.
Sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms and sidewalks.
Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.