Janitor

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a newly constructed upscale retirement community located in Lincolnwood, Illinois.

We are currently in search for a full-time evening Janitorial Associate with experience in carpeting and furniture shampooing.

Job Summary :

Responsible for performing janitorial functions for office and common areas, in order to maintain an attractive, clean and comfortable environment to meet the needs of residents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Clean offices and common areas including meeting rooms, hallways, reception area, and laundry rooms: Vacuum carpet. Mop/sweep tile and other hard surface flooring. Dust furniture and lamps. Clean mirrors and interior glass surfaces. Wipe window blinds. Remove cobwebs from light fixtures and wherever else present. Clean laundry machines as necessary, including clearing out filters and wiping down inside and outside of machines.
• Clean bathrooms: Mop floor. Sanitize/clean toilet and sink. Add necessary paper supplies (toilet tissue, facial tissues, hand towels) Fill soap and other sanitary item dispensers. Wipe mirror.
• Clean Employee Break Room: Defrost refrigerator as scheduled. Wipe out refrigerator. Remove expired items.
• Clean resident apartments when turnovers occur.
• Wash 1st floor community windows inside and out as scheduled; at least biannually.
• Mop stairways as required.
• Trash rooms/areas
• Resident Apartments: Remove soiled bed and bath linens and replace with fresh linens. Launder all Guest Suite linens (where applicable).Clean bathroom(s). Vacuum carpet and sweep/mop hard surfaces. Clean kitchen.
• Complete and submit maintenance slips as required to address maintenance issues.
• Maintain all housekeeping equipment and supplies in proper order.
• Perform 30 – 60 day deep cleaning.

The Community embraces a culture of hospitality.

Education Required (Preferred):

• High School diploma preferred or the equivalent in education, training and experience.

Years/Months of Experience :

• Prefer 3 – 6 months experience in housekeeping or janitorial position.

Knowledge/Skills:

• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Requires knowledge of cleaning solvents and materials and ability to clean apartments/rooms based on established standard.

Other Information:

1. Physical activities of the position:

Lifts up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally. Talks and listens occasionally. Sits 1 hour per day; stands and walks 7 hours per day (combined) – 8 hr. day

2. Physical requirements of the job:

Light work – exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

3. Visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception, and field of vision. Ability to listen and understand directions given.

This is a minimum standard based on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc.

4. Environmental factors:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.The worker is subject to hazards. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person