Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Job Description
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest public school districts in the United States, serving hundreds of thousands of students across numerous facilities throughout the city of Chicago. Committed to providing a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment, CPS seeks dedicated individuals to support the maintenance and upkeep of its educational buildings. The district prides itself on fostering a collaborative atmosphere where staff members work together to ensure that every school facility is conducive to student success and community engagement. As a governmental entity, Chicago Public Schools values diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers its employees opportunities for... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting fifty to one hundred pounds occasionally and frequent bending reaching and stooping
- ability to see hear and use near visual acuity
- reliable attendance and punctuality
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- willingness to work under supervision
- completion of any required training related to custodial work
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred
- ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
- knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols
- physical ability to perform heavy work duties
- good communication skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties
- cleans sweeps mops and scrubs floors inside and outside classrooms offices stairways corridors and lobbies
- strips rewaxes and buffs floors using heavy duty electric scrubbers and polishers
- vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas with vacuum equipment
- cleans and disinfects using chemical solutions
- refills toilet paper hand soap and paper towel dispensers in lavatories
- dusts polishes all types of surfaces and furniture in classrooms offices and other school areas
- empties ash trays waste baskets and refuse containers
- lifts and moves furniture office equipment and draperies
- places boxes and equipment in storage areas
- cleans interior and street level exterior windows
- shovels snow and spreads salt manually or with equipment
- operates power equipment and stores hoses properly
- cleans and stores cleaning equipment and supplies after use
- removes liner and debris from floors and external grounds
- operates refuse compactor
- raises and lowers flags
- removes graffiti markings
- sets up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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