Janitor (TERM)

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 28,833 - 30,486; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and sanitation duties for the facility. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, disposing of waste, and maintaining washroom facilities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills, a demonstrated work record, and the ability to comply with all safety policies. This position offers a pay rate of $20.93/hr with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and buff floors.
• Dispose of waste paper and trash.
• Wash and sanitize washroom facilities.
• Clean windows, sills, and mirrors.
• Operate and clean industrial cleaning equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of staff canteen and lunchrooms.
• Change light bulbs and clean at heights.
• Remove dirt and snow from entrances.

Skills

Good demonstrated work record

Proficiency in English language

Ability to comply with workplace safety policies

Job description

Responsibilities

• sweeps, dustmops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors
• picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash from facilities
• spot‑washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers
• washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, ashtrays and push‑plates, bottoms of doors and stairways
• may operate and clean industrial mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick‑up machines
• cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture
• moves and replaces original furniture and other objects as required for the cleaning of all rooms
• changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean
• sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms and sidewalks
• performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Good demonstrated work record
• Complies with all Laboratory and Division ESH policies, work rules, and safe work practices
• One year of custodial experience preferred
• Proficiency in English language to communicate operational information with co‑workers and customers and to safely perform work
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Compensation and Schedule

Negotiated pay rate: $20.93/hr (pay range $20.93–$22.13/hr). Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7:00‑3:30pm. Appointment has a maximum of 150 days with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Benefits

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.

Background Check and Security Clearance

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case‑by‑case basis. Argonne positions may require, upon hire or in the future, that the individual obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.