Floor and Custodial Technician

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Holidays

403(b) with match

Fitness Center

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Services

Home/Auto Insurance

Discount Purchasing

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Floor and Custodial Technician to perform cleaning, floor maintenance, and light repairs across the campus. The role supports residents and staff by keeping facilities in good condition and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, floor care, linen handling, and inventory tasks, with an emphasis on reliability and following established procedures. Prior maintenance or housekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple floor surfaces and cleaning safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents and staff.
• Dependability, organization, and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and custodial cleaning as scheduled.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, waxing, and equipment use.
• Assist in minor maintenance tasks and report repairs.
• Participate in linen program and guest room preparation.
• Receive and stock campus supplies and ensure areas are stocked.

Skills

Housekeeping

Maintenance

English communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Floor and Custodial Technician to provide campus services in areas of floor technician services, general custodial cleaning of the building, and minor maintenance requests throughout the facility in order to meet the needs of residents and employees, and to help assure that facilities are in good condition.

Perform General Building / Facility Custodial And Cleaning Functions

• Following the established schedule, perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas inside and outside, in accordance with department standards.
• Assist in cleaning emergency clean-ups, that are observed or reported.
• Perform project cleaning as assigned, including, but not limited to; walls, ceilings, vents, light fixtures, windows, etc.
• Deep clean rooms/units as needed at times of transfer/discharges in accordance with department standards.

Floor Cleaning And Maintenance

• Maintain all floors as appropriate, including sweeping, dry and wet mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, extraction, hosting, and buffing as scheduled or assigned.
• Utilize specialized equipment, as needed, to ensure floors are maintained in excellent and safe condition.

Minor Maintenance

• Move furniture as needed.
• Remove trash and/or recyclables from collection points, public areas, and outside entrance areas, and transport to dumpster/trash pick-up areas. Replace trash liners as needed.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and repair, or report need of repair, as appropriate.
• Observe and report the need for repairs to facilities, furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Complete minor maintenance including light bulbs, plunge toilets and change batteries as needed.

Linen/Guest Rooms

• Participate in campus linen program, including distributing, collecting, counting and preparing for pick-up as well as handling the in-coming linen.
• Gather dry cleaning, bring to designated location, including cubicle curtains.
• Participate in making beds in guest rooms or residences as needed.

Inventory Control

• Participate in receiving campus supplies, deliveries and putting away as needed.
• Ensuring all areas requiring supplies are fully stocked on a daily basis.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of floors and surfaces, for cleaning and safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written, with residents and staff.
• Dependability and common sense, and the ability to organize daily cleaning schedule to finish each day’s assignment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within standard policy and procedures, with limited direct supervision.
• An interest in and desire to work with older adults is desired.

Physical Requirements Include

• This position requires constant mobility, including bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
• This position requires the routine use of ladders and floor equipment.
• This position requires the ability to lift, push, move, and operate specialized equipment, supplies, etc. not normally exceeding 100 lbs. The ability to carry/transport weights, not normally exceeding 50 lbs.
• This position will experience exposure to weather, temperature changes, fumes, etc. There is some risk of exposure to hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals.

Compensation Pay Range

$16.06 - $20.88 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.06 - $20.88 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.