Janitor II (Maintenance)
BASIC FUNCTION: Cleans and maintains agency building, grounds, furniture and equipment including sweeping, dusting, mopping and polishing floors, landscaping, snow removal, and disposal of trash.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Completes assigned daily work schedule, in addition to monitoring scheduled routine maintenance;
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Reports all damaged or broken equipment and suspected safety problems directly to supervisor;
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Sweeps, mops and waxes floors; vacuums and scrubs carpets.
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Washes windows, interior and exterior, and periodically cleans blinds;
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Maintains washrooms, keeping all surfaces clean and keeping supplies filled throughout the day;
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Keeps kitchen and cafeteria areas clean and stocked; assists clients with lunch trays in cafeteria;
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Picks up trash from offices throughout the building each day, cleaning cans as necessary and providing fresh supply of bags as needed;
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Removes trash and breaks down boxes in Lighthouse Industries and other areas;
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Performs routine painting;
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Uses provided equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, polisher, floor sweeper, snow blower, power mower, and other tools appropriate to assigned tasks;
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Picks up refuse from exterior grounds and maintains outdoor area by cutting grass, trimming hedges and shoveling snow;
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Responsible of opening and closing of the building;
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Turning the alarm off, turning all lights on and opening the doors in the morning;
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Turning the alarm on, turning all lights off and locking all doors in the evening after all employees have left;
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Setting up and moving furniture as needed;
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Performs minor maintenance repairs as needed;
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Driving a company van to shuttle our employees to and from our remote parking lot;
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Be a backup to our security guard when needed;
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Performs all duties with an attitude of safety and consideration for people with visual impairments;
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent required; previous responsible maintenance or technical experience preferred;
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Dependability and ability to work independently;
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Class “C” Driver's License with passenger endorsement a plus;
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate required equipment;
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Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.
Employee Benefits
BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:
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10 days paid vacation
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12 paid holidays
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6 sick days accrued over the year
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Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
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Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered
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Short/long term disability
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Life insurance 2x salary
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Employee recognition events
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Company matched 401(k) plan
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
