Janitor

The Community Builders, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accruals

Health Savings Account contributions

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company (H

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) in Chicago is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of our community spaces and interiors. Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, you will perform regular cleaning tasks and help ensure a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This position requires five days a week in office. Responsibilities include cleaning common areas, vacant apartments on turnover, grounds upkeep, and basic maintenance support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cleaning tasks including trash, windows, walls, floors, and carpets.
• Maintain exterior grounds by picking up litter and managing trash areas.
• Support maintenance in landscaping and snow removal.
• Clean vacant apartments during turnover.
• Replace smoke detectors and batteries, light bulbs, and address minor deficiencies.
• Be available for weather-related cleanup.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Janitor is responsible for the overall cleanliness, physical appearance and presentation of the community, while maintaining a positive, productive relationship with the other team members and with residents. The Cleaner will provide janitorial duties to maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exteriors site through regular scheduled cleaning activities. This position has a requirement of five days a week in office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduled functions as emptying trash cans, cleaning windows, walls, floors, stairwells, and carpets.
• Maintain cleanliness of exterior grounds by picking up litter and maintain trash areas.
• Support maintenance staff in landscaping activities including sweeping sidewalks, raking, planting flowers and installing mulch.
• Perform cleaning of vacant apartments on turnover.
• Perform smoke/co battery replacements, light bulb replacements and support on minor deficiencies.
• Assist in snow removal activities and be available for cleanup during weather events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.