Custodian

Custodian

MISSION:Gads Hill Center a social service organizationestablishedin 1898 creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education access to resourcesand community engagement.

At Gads Hill Center we envision a community in which all childrenbenefitfrom healthy financially stable households that support their early learning and growth. We invest in the potential of children and families through early childhood education youth programs and mental Gads HillCenter builds a community where all families can help their children have access to quality educationin order tosucceed in school and life.

OPPORTUNITYSUMMARY

The Custodianis responsible formaintaininga clean and safe environment at all Gads Hill Center sites. This individual adheres to a daily schedule of cleaning and sanitizing addition the Custodian may inspect the facility daily andidentify report and resolve potential safety hazards items in need of repair or areas in need of thorough cleaning. This individual may also be assigned to perform minor building maintenance repairs and installations as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean environment by cleaning site facilities as assigned ( restrooms windows walls floorsoutside play areasand clearing snow in theentranceareaetc.)

• Prepares facility for daily operations for the next day by removing trash tidying furnitureanddusting surfaces.

• Sweeps and mops floors vacuum carpetsmaintainstaircases.

• Disinfects and sanitizes classrooms and washrooms.

• Restocksdisposables as needed.

• Cleans mirrors and windows.

• Replaces liners andmaintainsgarbage bins and lids in a cleanodor freecondition.

• Securesfacility afteroperatinghours by locking doors closing windows and setting up the alarm system.

• Identifiesandreportsproblemsregardingsite cleanliness safety hazards and needed repairs to the Site Manager.

• Moving desks filing cabinets boxes furniture office clean-outs.

• Build and repair office and classroom furniture.

• Meeting/event setup chairs tables roompreparation.

• Completes assigned duties within scheduled deadlines.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above all Gads Hill Center employeesare responsible forthe following:

• Participating in supervision meetings and workshops within the agency and outside (if applicable) and 15 hours of Professional Development training in Gateways to Opportunity.

• Participating in civic engagement

• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previousjanitorial experiencepreferred.

• Ability to handle heavy cleaning equipmentmachineryand furniture.

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials

• Dedicated and cautious;high levelof accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to work on foot for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift aminimum of25pounds.

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills.

• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.

• A passion for the mission of Gads Hill Center.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salaries

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 403B Plan (Up to 5% match following 2 years of employment)

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Supplemental Coverage Options Available

POSITION DETAILS:

Entry Salary Range:$17.10-$19.23/hour

Schedule:Full Time

Status:Hourly

Location:North Lawndale 2653 W. Ogden Ave.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply please visit our careers page at make sure to follow all application instructions. You may reach out to the HR Manager atshould you have any questions.