Building Service Worker

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,755 - 25,182; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Building Service Worker to perform custodial duties in a safe, well‑organized environment under supervision. This entry‑level, part‑time role requires willingness to learn, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the capacity to work on multiple campus shifts in Buildings and Grounds.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and restrooms, moving furniture for events, snow removal, and following JJC/OSHA safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willingness to learn procedures.
• Must pass physical examination.
• Ability to follow specific verbal and/or written instructions.
• Courteous, dependable, and ability to work well with diverse population.
• Ability to lift, carry, stack, and maneuver objects on a regular basis with a maximum weight of 50 lbs.
• Be willing and able to go up in an open lift for window cleaning to heights of approximately 25 feet.
• Must obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a valid Driver's license and be able to operate a college motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize areas in accordance with required cleaning methods.
• Assist in the moving and set up of equipment and furniture for events and other general needs of the campus.
• Assist in shoveling the sidewalks/clearing snow and other related seasonal custodial care around the exterior of the campus buildings.
• Take classes as offered for custodial duties or as required for college employees.
• Observe safety standards and practices outlined by JJC and OSHA.
• Report all damage to the Lead Custodian as noticed in assigned area or building.
• Safe operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to be trained on and complete special project work to include, but not limited to, carpet/fabric care, VCT care, LVT care, and window care under direct supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

People skills

Lift 50 lbs

Lift to 25 ft

Driver's license

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Building Service Worker

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Building Service Worker
STATUS: Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Facility Services
DIVISION: Administrative Services
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: Facility Services-SEIU
REPORTS TO: Custodial Superintendent
PLACEMENT: Buildings and Grounds, Level 1A
HIRING RANGE: $17.97 per hour; $18.28 per hour after 90-day probationary period

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, performs a wide variety of custodial duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment; and performs related work as required. Displays knowledge of safe operation of equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by JJC and OSHA requirements. Receives daily work assignments, operational direction, and task priorities from the Custodial Superintendent, Night Custodial Supervisor, and Lead Custodians in support of departmental operations.

This part time position is considered an entry level position with direct supervision. Although previous custodial experience is preferred, all new employees will be trained on duties and expectations. To be considered qualified for future promotions, candidates must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform essential job duties and responsibilities with limited supervision, meet attendance expectations, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and positively contribute to the department's climate.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize areas in accordance with required cleaning methods. Areas may include classrooms, offices, washrooms, etc.
• Assist in the moving and set up of equipment and furniture for events and other general needs of the campus.
• Assist in shoveling the sidewalks/clearing snow and other related seasonal custodial care around the exterior of the campus buildings.
• Take classes as offered for custodial duties or as required for college employees.
• Observe safety standards and practices outlined by JJC and OSHA.
• Report all damage to the Lead Custodian as noticed in assigned area or building.
• Safe operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to be trained on and complete special project work to include, but not limited to, carpet/fabric care, VCT care, LVT care, and window care under direct supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willingness to learn procedures.
• Must pass physical examination.
• Ability to follow specific verbal and/or written instructions.
• Courteous, dependable, and ability to work well with diverse population.
• Ability to lift, carry, stack, and maneuver objects on a regular basis with a maximum weight of 50 lbs.
• Be willing and able to go up in an open lift for window cleaning to heights of approximately 25 feet.
• Must obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a valid Driver's license and be able to operate a college motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred, but not required.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands - Equipment and/or Machines Use

Must become familiar with and able to use the following: scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, small and large vacuums, personnel lift for window washing, pick‑up truck with power lift gate; trash compactor, hand carts, and all related equipment.

Working Conditions

• Work is indoors/outdoors.
• The employee must be able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise.
• Frequently required to work under inclement weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Be willing and able to go up in an open lift to heights of approximately 30 feet.
• Display knowledge of safe operation of equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by JJC and OSHA requirements.

Work Schedule

• Be available for any of the 3 shifts at any given time.
• Any shift changes will be communicated via 2 weeks' notice.
• Ninety (90) calendar day probationary period.

Benefits

Initial shifts will be:

Monday: 7pm-1:30am

Tuesday: 7pm-1:30am

Wednesday: 8pm-1:30am

Thursday: 8pm-1:30am

Friday: 7pm-1:30am

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Scheduled Hours: 28