Janitor

Senior Suites of Hegewisch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a dedicated janitor to perform custodial services in our large production facility and administrative offices in Chicago. You will help maintain a clean, safe work environment and support daily operations by following established cleaning checklists and safety guidelines.

The role offers regular daytime hours, potential overtime based on production needs, and a performance bonus. A High School Diploma or GED and reliable attendance are required; familiarity with basic ERP

Qualifications

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn custodial and simple building maintenance practices and procedures.
• Operate custodial and building maintenance equipment.
• Follow custodial and building maintenance practices and procedures.
• Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the job.
• Understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial services as per Custodian Checklist, including areas: General office areas, Lobby/front desk, Toilet and bathroom areas, Breakroom, Conference rooms, Training room, Walkways, Building, Outdoors.
• Duties include but are not limited to: sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; dust and clean surfaces; wash windows, walls, mirrors; sanitize sinks and toilets; replace supplies; perform minor maintenance.
• Pickup and deliveries.
• Touchup painting.
• Yard work; snow removal, lawn care.
• Operate riding lawn mower, snow blower, weed trimmer, edger, and fertilizer applications.
• Perform related work or duties as required by supervisor.
• Assist in other areas of production as needed if qualified.

Skills

Custodial duties

Safety awareness

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries. We are looking for an individual to join our Maintenance Department. This position will work directly with members of Maintenance and the Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis. This role may also work with members of our Production crew.

How will you make a difference?

As the janitor, you will be responsible for janitorial duties in the shop, office areas, break room, locker room, and wash areas - General commercial cleaning of main production facility and administration offices while maintaining exterior grounds situated on a 10-acre lot. This position is essential to maintaining a clean and safe work environment, which supports employee health, morale, and productivity. It also helps ensure compliance with safety standards and contributes to overall operational efficiency.

This position is Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm. OT is possible depending on production needs.

What do we want to know about you?

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED with 6 months of experience in related field.

What will your typical day look like?

• Perform custodial services as per Custodian Checklist, including areas:
  • General office areas.
  • Lobby/front desk.
  • Toilet and bathroom areas.
  • Breakroom.
  • Conference rooms.
  • Training room.
  • Walkways.
  • Building.
  • Outdoors.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
• Dust, clean, polish all surfaces, clean doors of finger marks, water indoor plants.
• Wash windows, walls, mirrors, hard surfaces, and company vehicle.
• Sanitize sinks, sanitize toilets/urinals, sanitize hand dryer, sanitize breakroom tables.
• Wipe/ polish light switches, empty rubbish bins, replace toilet paper, replace hand towels, fill soap dispensers.
• Perform minor maintenance.
• Pickup and deliveries.
• Touchup painting.
• Yard work; snow removal, lawn care.
• Operate riding lawn mower/snow blower, weed trimmer, edger, fertilizer etc.
• Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.
• Assist in other areas of production as needed if qualified.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Wear correct PPE – earplugs, protective eye wear, steel-toed boots, and work provided uniform (gloves when necessary).
• Lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Stand on concrete for 8-10 hours.
• Work in high heat conditions.
• Practice and maintain safe work conditions.
• Capable of working with cleaning solutions and solvents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level:

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn custodial and simple building maintenance practices and procedures.
• Operate custodial and building maintenance equipment.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Follow custodial and building maintenance practices and procedures.
• Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the job.
• Understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Learn to operate custodial and building maintenance equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and fitness for duty test.

Qualifications: Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $22.00.The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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