Facility Custodian

Facility Custodian Food Bank Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, Illinois Description Performs tasks specific to the housekeeping needs of the organization including custodial services, waste management, and grounds keeping. Opportunity type Job Category Other Job responsibilities Shift Details: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Custodial (Interior) Perform custodial duties including: General office cleaning. Floor and carpet care cleanup and maintenance. Rest room and kitchen cleanup & maintenance. General warehouse housekeeping and cleanup. Assist in maintenance of facility equipment and systems, as directed. Assist with snow and ice removal, ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are clear. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Waste Management Performs general waste management and cleanup duties including: Cleaning/washing of all two-wheel trash wood carts and plastic totes/containers daily. Cleanup and maintenance of waste management floor daily. General warehouse cleanup and housekeeping. Regularly run scrubber in the warehouse Move produce and general warehouse waste to disposal area for final disposal. Assist the general waste hauler in loading of open-top container or truck. Sort, stack, and load used pallets (brown’s, blues, totes) and waste cardboard (including wastepaper and plastic) into trailer or warehouse storage areas. Maintain outside (west side by maintenance shop) of the facility by assisting with cleanup around the compactor, cardboard, and pallet trailer areas. Operate, clean, and maintain both cardboard bailers and trash. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Application qualifications General High school diploma/ GED equivalent. Ability to operate a forklift. Physically capable of lifting fifty pounds and standing six to eight hours. Knowledge of facilities housekeeping maintenance practices and tools. Ability to work in elevated and confined freezer/refrigerator environments, including times of inclement weather i.e. hot, cold, or snow. Excellent communication skills. Custodial 3+ years of housekeeping and/or custodial services experience with progressive responsibilities. Knowledge of facilities housekeeping practices, floor care techniques, and floor care tools. Exposure: Typical office and warehouse environment; occasional work in refrigerator/freezer environments. Interacts with GCFD staff, waste hauler vendors, volunteers, and temporary workers. Evening and weekend hours are required. Benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Employer-paid life and disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution • Generous paid time off • Parental leave • On-site gym • $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program • $250 employee referral bonus How to apply https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=151… Additional information Salary $21.30/hour