What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor *NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS position at Sparc?
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Various floor work including: Striping and waxing commercial grade VCT tile; buffing hard surface floors; carpet extraction; scrubbing ceramic tile and other hard surface floors.
2. Empty trash; wash mirrors in the restrooms; restock paper towels and toilet paper (as needed) in the restrooms; wash windows in the reception area.
3. Follows agency policies and procedures.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned. *
- Related duties as assigned are duties which may not be specifically listed in the class
specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational series
and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
Skills Needed:
- Must be detail oriented with excellent time management skills and have a proven ability to meet various deadlines.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, community, families and individuals supported.
- Confident and capable of working both independently and/or with a small crew.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- At least a High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- At least 18 years old.
- Must have a current, valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must have current, valid proof of automobile insurance.
- Be able to lift and/or move 75 pounds.
- Be able to operate and maintain several different types of floor equipment including but not limited to: swing scrubber, buffer, carpet extractor and walk-behind scrubbers.
- Confident and capable of working both independently and/or with a small crew.
- Experience in floor care/maintenance is preferred
- Must have reliable transportation in order to transport individuals supported.
- Ability to physically handle any special needs of individuals supported by Sparc, in order to assist program staff in emergencies, including the ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all training requirements.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- NO WEEKENDS and NO HOLIDAYS
- The employee may be exposed to various illnesses and diseases as well as hazardous and toxic chemicals, with some exposure to physically threatening clients, and to bodily fluids, bloodborne and airborne diseases, viruses, communicable diseases, etc. Safety and security procedures must be followed.
