Janitor

Building Services of America Careers•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

The Janitor cleans and maintains assigned areas of facilities, including classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, common areas, and exterior spaces. Duties include floor and carpet care, dusting, disinfecting, window cleaning, waste disposal, replenishing supplies, and maintaining equipment and storage areas. The role also includes facility inspections, reporting maintenance or safety concerns, assisting with basic facility tasks, event setup and cleanup, snow and ice removal as assigned, and following facility security and emergency procedures. Duties may vary by account and facility needs. Two full-time positions are available Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and two part-time positions are available Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The listed pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required. Eligible employees may receive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and an employee referral program.

Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
Previous janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, or related experience is required.
Knowledge of general cleaning practices, sanitation procedures, cleaning products, and custodial equipment.
Ability to safely operate common custodial equipment and machinery.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and facility-specific requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary facilities.
Dependable, responsible, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, and facility personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively with management and coworkers in English and Spanish.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, facility needs, schedules, and assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in schools, universities, healthcare, commercial buildings, or other large facilities.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned classrooms, offices, hallways, stairways, cafeterias, common areas, and other facility spaces.
Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and otherwise clean floors; perform carpet spot cleaning, shampooing, and extraction as assigned.
Dust and clean furniture, blinds, fixtures, surfaces, and other interior areas.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish restroom supplies.
Clean interior and exterior windows, glass partitions, mirrors, and other glass surfaces as assigned.
Clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces and areas as appropriate.
Empty and dispose of trash and recycling and replace liners as needed.
Maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and presentable condition throughout the shift.
Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness, maintenance, safety, or security concerns and report concerns promptly.
Assist with minor facility tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and touch-up painting, as assigned.
Use, handle, store, and maintain cleaning chemicals and custodial equipment according to procedures and safety requirements.
Safely operate custodial equipment, including vacuums, floor machines, buffers, scrubbers, and carpet-cleaning equipment.
Monitor cleaning and restroom supplies, notify management when supplies are low, and assist with inventory as assigned.
Keep assigned exterior areas clear of trash, debris, leaves, snow, and other hazards; assist with snow and ice removal as assigned.
Prepare rooms and common areas for meetings, events, and other facility functions, including arranging furniture and equipment; maintain cleanliness before, during, and after events as needed.
Monitor assigned areas and report unusual activity, security concerns, or unauthorized access.
Secure assigned areas and lock doors at the end of the shift when required.
Support emergency procedures, drills, evacuations, and other facility protocols as directed.
Perform other cleaning, custodial, and facility-support duties as assigned by management.