The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois (?JCHA?) was established in 1946 and the first public housing was constructed in 1960. Since then, JCHA's mission is to provide safe decent, and sanitary housing to low-income families, elderly families, disabled families, and low-income individuals in 6 towns throughout the County. The programs administered by JCHA consist of Public Housing Units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and 12 Multi-Family Housing units.
The Housing Authority has openings for its public housing residents to join the team part-time as Resident Janitors under the Resident Service Stipend initiative. The position has limited hours of 3 to 5 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule will be set upon hire. The compensation for the position is up to $200 per month and is dependent on the number of hours worked.
The role of the Janitor is recognized as a key function to proactively manage, to a high standard, properties owned and/or managed by JCHA. Key responsibilities include ensuring that all assigned areas are clean and maintained, and trash is removed in the assigned work areas.
The Resident Janitor will report to the Maintenance and Capital Improvements Coordinator who manages his/her assigned work area.
Elkville, DeSoto and Carbondale
Residents may reach out to Teresa Carter, ROSS Coordinator, at 618.684.3183 ext. 112 or tcarter@jcha-il.org for assistance applying for the position.
Ava, Grand Tower and Murphysboro
Residents may reach out to Debbie Thies, ROSS Coordinator, at 618.684.3183 ext. 115 or dthies@jcha-il.org for assistance applying for the position.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Clean designated buildings, offices, and areas which includes, but is not limited to, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restrooms, stairwells, taking out the garbage, etc.
2. Cleaning and wiping down mirrors, windows, doors, and elevators.
3. Disinfect commonly used items and areas.
4. Supervise and escort pest exterminators entering tenant apartments and staff office space.
5. Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.
6. Notify the Maintenance Department of deficiencies occurring or needs for repairs.
7. Stock and maintain supply room.
8. Dust mopping, waxing, and buffing.
9. Keep common area restrooms stocked with paper goods and soap.
10. Follow all health and safety regulations.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
1. Passion for working with low-income residents and sincere interest and desire to assist residents.
2. Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
3. Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners.
4. Ability to pay attention to details.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Ability to motivate and promote a positive atmosphere.
7. Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
8. Work independently on a variety of tasks.
9. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
10. Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
11. Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks to understand and communicate complicated policies and procedures.
12. Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all those contacted at work.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirement (with or without reasonable accommodation)
1. Moves intermittently during working hours and subject to frequent interruption.
2. Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions, respect and take care of the facility, and not be wasteful of supplies.
3. Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
4. Constant and sometimes continuous walking, standing, bending, stooping.
5. Continuous sweeping, pushing, and pulling motions.
6. Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Education/Specific Requirements
1. Must be a current resident of the Jackson County Housing Authority.
JCHA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
JCHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact hr@jcha-il.org. You may apply online at jacksoncountyhousingauthority.org or applications may be picked up and submitted at 300 North 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966.