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Position Description

BuildingService Worker - Brighton Park

Salary: CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Facilities Manager

How to Apply:https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

Position Overview

Consistent with the strategic priorities of the Acero Schools and under the supervision of the Facility Supervisor, the Building Service Worker role has the primary responsibility for cleaning the assigned School or other Facility in such a way to promote efficiency, health, safety and the well-being of the students,teachers, other personnel and visitors. The Building Service Worker will follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules at the assigned School and/or Facility including, but not limited to, classrooms, hallways, offices, bathrooms, kitchen, cafeteria, gymnasium, storage areas, entrances/exits. The Building Service Worker shall follow the cleaning schedule in a manner that does not interfere with students, teachers and other personnel at the School or Facility. The Building Service Worker may also be responsible for performing additional duties not stated below.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows and completes the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule of the assigned School or other Facility, including:
• Collects and bags all garbage from the School or Facility, placing tied bags in a closed dumpster.
• Mixes cleaning solutions according to manufacturer specifications and/or as instructed by Facilities Manager. Follow necessary procedures to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
• Empties, cleans and disinfects trash and garbage cans, and changes bags daily.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures daily with designated germicidal solution.
• Using germicidal solution, wet mops washable floors daily in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen/cafeteria areas and offices.
• Using germicidal solutions, washes walls, windows and any mirrors in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, offices and other assigned areas as scheduled and as necessary.
• Vacuums all carpeting daily.
• Steam-cleans or shampoos carpets as scheduled and as necessary.
• Strips, seals, finish and polish floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Sweeps and clears entrance/exit areas daily.
• Dusts, washes and sanitizes other surfaces as scheduled and as necessary.
• Refills paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers.
• Changes light bulbs as needed.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.
• Spreads snow and ice melting chemicals on walkways,steps and at all entrances as needed.
• Moves heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Set up, arrange and remove decorations, tables,desks, chairs, and other furniture as needed.
• Adjusts and performs minor repairs to heating,cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Reports to Supervisor, or designated staff person as soon as possible any animals, vermin or insects in or outside the School Facility; need for cleaning supplies and/or equipment repair; water leaks and other maintenance needs; and any other health and/or safety hazards as soon as noticed.
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
• Attends and participates in Acero Schools pre-service and in-service training sessions held at School/Facility or elsewhere by Acero Schools.
• Performs other building service worker duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; some training in cleaning services field is desirable
• Experience in the cleaning services field is desirable
• Possess knowledge of proper cleaning methods
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs unassisted), bending,standing, climbing or walking
• Must be able to safely work in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise
• Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions
• Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)

Physical Demands

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed ina general office environment. Position requires availability forextended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform jobduties. Also requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list ofessential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptiveof any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function doesnot preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if suchfunctions are a logical assignment to the position.

AceroSchools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. AceroSchools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap,age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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