Janitor (Union) - Helper C

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Helper C to support our CHA property. This full-time role involves cleaning, basic maintenance, and responding to emergencies, with travel between HHDC properties as needed.

The position pays $22.82 per hour, works Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, and includes competitive benefits. Union representation exists under SEIU Local 1.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous janitorial or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate lawn machinery and power tools.
• Strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.
• Must provide required personal hand tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans hallways, common areas, vacant units, offices, parking areas, sidewalks, and alleyways.
• Maintains property exteriors through lawn care, snow removal, window cleaning, leaf blowing, trash pickup, and sanitation.
• Performs light maintenance, including basic plumbing and appliance troubleshooting.
• Assists with painting, replacing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and other minor repairs.
• Reports maintenance concerns, property damage, and safety issues immediately.
• Safely operates cleaning equipment, lawn machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Participates in emergency/on-call duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn machinery

Job description

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Helper C to support our CHA property in Chicago, IL. This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept properties while assisting with basic maintenance and emergency needs. Regular travel between HHDC properties is required.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $22.82 per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans hallways, common areas, vacant units, offices, parking areas, sidewalks, and alleyways.
• Maintains property exteriors through lawn care, snow removal, window cleaning, leaf blowing, trash pickup, and sanitation.
• Performs light maintenance, including basic plumbing and appliance troubleshooting.
• Assists with painting, replacing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and other minor repairs.
• Reports maintenance concerns, property damage, and safety issues immediately.
• Safely operates cleaning equipment, lawn machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Participates in emergency/on-call duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous janitorial or maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate lawn machinery and power tools.
• Strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.
• Must provide required personal hand tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills may be required.
• Must maintain union certifications as required.

UNION REPRESENTATION

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between HHDC and SEIU Local 1.

Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and paid holidays.