Building Janitor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate with ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, basic mathematical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in physical plant/building sanitation.
• Basic knowledge in use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to meet work deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with people.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and well-organized.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be bondable (no criminal record).  All newly hired employees must be fingerprinted through the State of Illinois and FBI.

Specific Responsibilities:

Primary janitorial duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The cleaning of his/her specified areas of cleaning, as directed by building custodian.
• Vacuum carpeting, dust mopping and washing of floors.
• Dusting of entire area including, but not limited to, furniture, window sills, etc.
• Sanitize desks, chairs and door hardware.
• Empty garbage cans.
• Cleaning and washing of whiteboards and ledges.
• Check area for any burnt out lights, leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Clean and sanitize bathroom toilets, urinals, wash basins, stall partitions and floors.
• Empty bathroom garbage, fill soap containers, towel and tissue dispensers.
• Check bathroom area for any leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Washing of window and door glass.
• Stripping and burnishing of floors.
• Assist with set-ups and break down of equipment for performances.
• Assist with any after-hours meetings or approved activities in your building.
• Assist other building personnel with their cleaning of area, when necessary or instructed to do so.
• Other duties as assigned

Effective Date and Work Hours:

Immediate start date.  Positions available:  2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., days and number of hours per day vary based on availability.

Salary:

Beginning salary $17.10/hour

Equal Pay Act - Palos School District 118

District 118 is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, applicants must sign a form requesting a criminal history background investigation.

Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 3 schools, 151 teachers and 2,124 students. Total Revenue is $41,352,000 and is trending flat. Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 spends $18,094 per student per year on instruction.