Helper C - Part Time

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Helper C (Union) to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the property's exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways.

This part-time role requires customer-service focus, strict adherence to safety policies, and flexibility to support other HHDC properties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Safety habits with cleaning supplies.
• Highly organized and able to multitask.
• Self-motivated with good customer service.
• Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on needs.

Responsibilities

• Cleans hallways, public areas, vacant apartments, and exterior spaces.
• Maintains exterior cleanliness including lawn care and snow removal.
• Washes blinds and cleans walls, ceilings, and fixtures as needed.
• Prepares vacant units and assists with inventory of supplies.
• Reports safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Works at other properties as needed and follows safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn machinery

Power tools

Job description

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Helper C (Union) professional to join our Veteran Housing portfolio in Chicago, IL . This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the property's exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways. Helper C employees must be customer-service focused and are expected to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures while performing their duties.

Part-Time: Part time hours
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: $22.82 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleans hallways, public areas, vacant apartments, parking areas, sidewalks, alleyways, and on-site management offices.
• Maintains the exterior cleanliness and appearance of the property, including lawn care, interior/exterior window washing, snow removal, leaf blowing, trash pickup, and sanitation.
• Uses ladders as needed to dust and wash walls, clean ceilings, and dust and polish light fixtures.
• Washes and replaces blinds as needed.
• Cleans vacant apartments and prepares units as directed.
• Assists with inventory control of janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Assists with painting as directed.
• Immediately reports maintenance or safety concerns, including unsecured vacant units and structural damage.
• Ensures proper use of equipment and follows all safety procedures in accordance with OSHA, industry, manufacturer, and HHDC standards.
• Reports concerns to immediate supervisors.
• Assists at other properties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Helper C employees perform their work in a residential apartment setting. While primarily responsible for cleaning and maintaining public areas, vacant units, exterior areas, and other assigned spaces, employees may regularly interact with residents and visitors.

Employees may be required to interact with difficult individuals and are expected to handle residents and visitors with professionalism, calmness, diplomacy, and strong customer service skills.

This position may experience frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. Employees must be willing and able to work both indoors and outdoors in cold, hot, wet, humid, dirty, and other varying conditions. Work areas may include gardens, alleyways, parking lots, basements, rooftops, residential units, and office areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Possess good safety habits with the ability to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• Highly organized.
• Multitasking, self-motivated skills.
• Ability to work with lawn machinery and power tools.
• Sensitive to diverse cultures and having excellent customer service skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish may be required depending on resident demographic needs.

UNION REPRESENTATION

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the company and the SEIU Local 1 union.