Facility Custodian

Greater Chicago Food Depository; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

On-site gym

ThrivePass wellness benefit

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Greater Chicago Food Depository seeks a Facilities Custodian to perform custodial duties, waste management, and grounds keeping across the organization. The role includes office cleaning, floor care, restroom and kitchen upkeep, and general warehouse housekeeping.

Shifts are Tuesday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00–4:00 p.m., with evening/weekend hours required. Candidates should have 3+ years of custodial experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of custodial/housekeeping experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience is required.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of facilities housekeeping practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including general office cleaning.
• Care for floors and carpets and perform rest room and kitchen upkeep.
• Maintain general warehouse cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Assist with waste management including sorting and disposal.
• Support snow and ice removal and outdoor area upkeep.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 50 pounds

Excellent communication skills

Facility housekeeping knowledge

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Performs tasks specific to the housekeeping needs of the organization including custodial services, waste management, and grounds keeping.

Shift Details: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• General office cleaning.
• Floor and carpet care cleanup and maintenance.
• Rest room and kitchen cleanup & maintenance.
• General warehouse housekeeping and cleanup.
• Assist in maintenance of facility equipment and systems, as directed.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are clear.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs general waste management and cleanup duties including:
• Cleaning/washing of all two-wheel trash wood carts and plastic totes/containers daily.
• Cleanup and maintenance of waste management floor daily.
• General warehouse cleanup and housekeeping.
• Regularly run scrubber in the warehouse
• Move produce and general warehouse waste to disposal area for final disposal.
• Assist the general waste hauler in loading of open-top container or truck.
• Sort, stack, and load used pallets (brown’s, blues, totes) and waste cardboard (including wastepaper and plastic) into trailer or warehouse storage areas.
• Maintain outside (west side by maintenance shop) of the facility by assisting with cleanup around the compactor, cardboard, and pallet trailer areas.
• Operate, clean, and maintain both cardboard bailers and trash.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

General Description:

Performs tasks specific to the housekeeping needs of the organization including custodial services, waste management, and grounds keeping.

Shift Details: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Custodial (Interior)

• Perform custodial duties including:
• General office cleaning.
• Floor and carpet care cleanup and maintenance.
• Rest room and kitchen cleanup & maintenance.
• General warehouse housekeeping and cleanup.
• Assist in maintenance of facility equipment and systems, as directed.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are clear.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Waste Management

• Performs general waste management and cleanup duties including:
• Cleaning/washing of all two-wheel trash wood carts and plastic totes/containers daily.
• Cleanup and maintenance of waste management floor daily.
• General warehouse cleanup and housekeeping.
• Regularly run scrubber in the warehouse
• Move produce and general warehouse waste to disposal area for final disposal.
• Assist the general waste hauler in loading of open-top container or truck.
• Sort, stack, and load used pallets (brown’s, blues, totes) and waste cardboard (including wastepaper and plastic) into trailer or warehouse storage areas.
• Maintain outside (west side by maintenance shop) of the facility by assisting with cleanup around the compactor, cardboard, and pallet trailer areas.
• Operate, clean, and maintain both cardboard bailers and trash.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

General

• High school diploma/ GED equivalent.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Physically capable of lifting fifty pounds and standing six to eight hours.
• Knowledge of facilities housekeeping maintenance practices and tools.
• Ability to work in elevated and confined freezer/refrigerator environments, including times of inclement weather

i.e.

hot, cold, or snow.

• Excellent communication skills.

Custodial

• 3+ years of housekeeping and/or custodial services experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Knowledge of facilities housekeeping practices, floor care techniques, and floor care tools.

Exposure

• Typical office and warehouse environment; occasional work in refrigerator/freezer environments.
• Interacts with GCFD staff, waste hauler vendors, volunteers, and temporary workers.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus