JANITOR

Building Services of America; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Services of America is hiring a Sanitation Worker to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant industrial facility. You will follow sanitation protocols and collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule cleaning without disrupting production.

Role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed, with training on PPE, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols, cleaning agents, and industry-specific cleanliness standards.
• Understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Sanitization and Disinfection: Follow protocols to clean and sanitize common spaces and equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance to schedule cleaning without disrupting production and report major repairs.
• Sanitary Maintenance: Perform sanitation tasks to meet industry‑specific regulatory standards.
• Waste Management: Manage waste disposal in compliance with guidelines and environmental standards.
• Inventory Control: Maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies and PPE.
• Environmental Compliance: Adhere to environmental regulations to minimize environmental impact.
• Safety Protocols: Use PPE and follow safety guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize office spaces, and restock restrooms with essential toiletries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sanitation Worker is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and sanitary working environment within our industrial facility. This role is crucial for meeting health and safety standards, ensuring product quality, and minimizing contamination risks. The Sanitation Worker performs specialized cleaning tasks and follows strict sanitation protocols to maintain a hygienic and safe workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sanitization and Disinfection: Follow rigorous sanitization and disinfection protocols to clean and sanitize common spaces, and mechanical equipment to prevent the spread of contaminants and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance teams to schedule cleaning of equipment to not disrupt production and to report any major repairs needed while performing designated cleaning duties in designated areas.
• Sanitary Maintenance: Perform sanitation tasks that are essential for meeting industry‑specific regulatory standards, including those related to food processing, pharmaceuticals, or other specialized manufacturing.
• Waste Management: Properly manage waste disposal in compliance with company guidelines, industry regulations, and environmental standards.
• Sort and dispose of waste materials, including hazardous materials, recyclables, and non‑hazardous waste, following established procedures.
• Inventory Control: Maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies, sanitizing agents, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure that cleaning supplies are stored and handled safely and according to regulations.
• Environmental Compliance: Adhere to environmental regulations related to sanitation and waste disposal to minimize the facility's environmental impact.
• Safety Protocols: Prioritize and enforce safety protocols, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Clea and sanitize office spaces, and restock restrooms with essential toiletries and hand soaps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an industrial sanitation worker or cleaner, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols, cleaning agents, and industry‑specific cleanliness standards.
• Understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights and weekends, depending on the facility's operational needs.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this job. However, this description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

EXTERNALLY POSTED POSITION

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