Janitorial Rest Area Crew Member (I-55)

Sertoma Star Services; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

403(b) with match

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sertoma Star Services is hiring a Rest Area Crew Member at Limestone Rest Area (I-55, Pontiac, IL 61764). The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly with shifts from 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm and rotating weekends.

You may assist with staff/equipment transport if driving requirements are met and must pass a background check. Benefits include generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, Health/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D, long-term disability, EAP, 403(b) with match, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Able to work AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays with sufficient notice.
• Experience in janitorial maintenance preferred.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record preferred.
• Ability to project a positive image to the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance in rest area buildings and grounds.
• Operate Sertoma vehicles with care and safety, transporting staff/equipment as needed.
• Follow the janitorial dress code on contract sites.
• Locate, load, and return supplies and equipment to each location.
• Maintain equipment and janitorfff closet; report issues to supervisor.
• Notify supervision of tardiness/absenteeism four hours before start time if possible.
• Conduct yourself professionally on the job site.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Valid drivers license

Public image

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle usage policy

Job description

Rest Area Crew Member

Limestone Rest Area (I-55, Pontiac, IL 61764)

Department: Janitorial

Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $15.00

Who We Are

At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs.

Your Role

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the rest area and grounds under direct supervision. This position may also be responsible for transport of staff and equipment if driving requirements are met.

The position is a Full-Time, 40‑hour/week role. The shifts are 6am‑2pm and 2pm‑10pm. All schedules include weekends on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties in rest area buildings and grounds including:
  • Main building rest rooms – fixtures, mirrors, toilets, soap and tissue dispensers, hardware, hand driers, floors, and walls.
  • Main building lobby – floors, walls, windows, partitions, light fixtures, air intake grills, telephones, furniture, display cabinets, carpets, pest control, glass doors, basement, and immediate outside of building.
  • Grounds – garbage receptacles, ground litter, picnic tables, sidewalks (litter, snow‑ice removal), parking lots, trash removal, and landscape work as required.
  • Approved drivers are expected to operate Sertoma vehicles with care and caution and in compliance with Sertoma Star’s Vehicle Usage Policy. Sertoma vehicles are used to transport staff and equipment to job sites. It is extremely important that team members and/or equipment be transported as safely as possible. There is NO SMOKING in Sertoma vehicles and seat belts are to be worn while driving.
  • Follow the janitorial dress code for working on the contract sites (long pants, shirts with sleeves, and appropriate shoes).
  • Take part in locating, loading, and returning all supplies and equipment to each job location.
  • Maintain equipment in clean working order. Assist in keeping janitor’s closet clean and tidy.
  • Relay any problems to the Rest Area Supervisor or Coordinator.
  • Responsible for notifying supervision of tardiness and absenteeism at least four hours before starting time if possible.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner on the job site at all times.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to work AM and PM shifts, weekends, and holidays with sufficient notice.
• Experience in janitorial maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred.
• Ability to project a positive image to the public.

Background Check Requirement

To comply with state regulations ensuring the safety and well‑being of the individuals we support, we require all potential employees to undergo a thorough background check, including fingerprinting. This is a standard part of our hiring process.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Health, Safety, and Culture

Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open-door, team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.