Janitor

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or the Crew Leader, the Janitor is responsible for developing work skills and performing work at the assigned site. Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, restocks, and empties trash. Safely operates equipment. May be assigned to label and dilute chemicals used and maintain cleaning supplies. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service

• Schedule: Part-Time 
• Days: Monday-Friday 
• Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm (Flexible) 
• Pay Rate: $16.95 per hour 
• Location: Richard Bolling Federal Building
• Positions: 3

1.  Performance Support: Assist crew in completing contract required tasks. Using CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard) Standards, clean, sanitize and restock bathrooms including sinks, toilets, glass and mirrors, stall walls, stainless steel and sweeping and mopping floors. Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and stairs. Empty trash and various recyclable cans and replace liners, clean receptacles, as necessary. Dust and clean office areas, desks and furniture that are not cluttered. Clean windowsills and windows. Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed. Clean break rooms and other areas that are applicable to the contract.
2.  Quality Assurance: Maintain quality control standards. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints.
3. Inventory Assistance: Maintain and organize chemical and equipment storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Proper labeling, dilution, and use of all chemicals. Inform the Crew Leader of any needs which cannot be satisfied with current equipment and supplies and/or as additional supplies are needed. Maintain equipment by performing preventative and minor maintenance. Responsible for assuring proper use of company resources including vehicles and cleaning equipment.
4. Special Projects: May be required to perform grounds maintenance/snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if applicable to the contract. Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings as requested. Steam clean or shampoo carpets, assist with deep or spot cleaning of floors, etc. as needed.
5. Employee Relations: Perform work according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service. Follow schedules and/or task assignments as directed. Help communicate job expectations to new hires or others in need of assistance. Assist with training and helping co-workers. Report issues and needs to Project Manager. Implement feedback for improvement. Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.

• Experience: Past work experience in any field
• Certifications & Licenses: Driver’s License preferred but not required (regular in IL, WI, OH, SC, Class E in MO)
• Background Checks:
  • Must pass criminal background checks and various state registry checks
  • Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check
  • GSA Background check 

• Paid Time Off (Sick, & Holidays)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.