Residential Property Care Assistant

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for the Janitor Helper within Residential Properties, a unit of Facilities Services. The role supports cleaning, maintenance, and customer service for housing facilities across Hyde Park-Kenwood, with seasonal workloads including turnover, snow events, and routine upkeep.

Responsibilities include common space care, apartment turnover cleaning, and on-call emergency support, requiring a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Two years as a skilled Janitor Helper or a cleaning/maintenance specialist for a residential property.
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance acceptable to the University, required.

Responsibilities

• Common Space Cleaning and Service: Clean common spaces, inspect bulbs, reset circuit breakers, replace fuses, and perform minor repairs.
• Apartment Turnover Activity: Clean apartments and storage lockers and perform related minor repairs.
• First-Level Customer Service: Provide customer service to residents with a commitment to quality service; include move-in orientations and answering calls.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Reading instructions

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for the Janitor Helper within Residential Properties, a unit of Facilities Services. The role supports cleaning, maintenance, and customer service for housing facilities across Hyde Park-Kenwood, with seasonal workloads including turnover, snow events, and routine upkeep.

Responsibilities include common space care, apartment turnover cleaning, and on-call emergency support, requiring a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong service