Floor and Custodial Technician

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Living of Northbrook is seeking a Floor and Custodial Technician to join our Facilities team in Northbrook, IL. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and light maintenance to keep the campus safe and welcoming for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include custodial cleaning, floor maintenance, minor repairs, linen handling, and inventory support. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and English communication skills, with prior housekeeping or maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial cleaning inside and outside according to schedule.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, waxing, and related tasks.
• Assist with minor maintenance, light bulbs, and repairs as needed.
• Participate in linen program and guest room support as required.
• Handle inventory and supply stocking for daily operations.
• Observe safety rules and report facility repairs to management.

Skills

English communication

Dependability

Organized

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment usage

Job description

## Floor and Custodial TechnicianApply: Covenant Living of Northbrook - Northbrook, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R0030328-2026## *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