Hi-Rise Custodian

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

Springfield Housing Authority

Department of Human Resources

200 N. 11^th Street

Springfield IL 62703

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Posting Dates: 2/19/2026-3/1/2026

This position will remain open until filled

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary: The incumbent installs repairs and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electricity plumbing and carpentry); maintains hi-rise offices conference rooms laundry rooms stairways public areas and grounds; and cleans vacant units. Additionally the incumbent provides support and oversight of the Caretakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains compactor hand tools trash chutes and special equipment.
   
   
2. Disposes of refuse and participates in the refinishing waxing and repairing of all floors within the area assigned.
   
   
3. Sets up dining and meeting rooms.
   
   
4. Maintains hi-rise offices conference rooms and laundry rooms.
   
   
5. Installs repairs and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electric plumbing and/or carpentry).
   
   
6. Cuts and waters the grass weeds and shrubbery.
   
   
7. Shovels snow in winter and maintains grounds.
   
   
8. Operates truck tractor or other power equipment as needed for the maintenance of the area assigned.
   
   
9. Cleans fixtures in public and office wash rooms; and washes windows in public places.
   
   
10. Sweeps dusts and vacuums public quarters and stairways.
    
    
11. Scrubs and buffs floors with both hand and electric equipment.
    
    
12. Maintains safety equipment warning/alarm systems door locks and door communication systems within his/her area.
    
    
13. Takes the lead in all aspects of vacant unit cleaning to include unit preparation vacant cleaning minor repairs and final cleaning.
    
    
14. Supervises the work of lower grade or Caretakers.
    
    
15. Exterminates all vacant/occupied units upon request.
    
    
16. Maintains vehicle with all supplies needed to perform daily functions
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17. Keeps tools equipment and supplies in good condition; cleans and cares for them after use.
    
    
18. Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis outside of regular business hours that arise in the hi-rises.
    
    
19. Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Springfield Housing Authority.
    
    
20. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    
    
21. Contributes to team efforts by performing other job duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate; considerable experience performing a variety of custodial or maintenance related jobs.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of housing authority building health safety sanitation and energy conservation codes and ordinances; Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) or other standards processes procedures policies and regulations.
  
  
• Knowledge of common practices and methods used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.
  
  
• Knowledge and skill in the use and care of tools equipment and supplies used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.
  
  
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.
  
  
• Skill and ability in the areas of internal and external building maintenance and minor residential repairs.
  
  
• Skill in organizing planning monitoring and following-up as necessary.
  
  
• Skill in the use operating a forklift and bucket truck.
  
  
• Ability to work independently in an organized thorough detailed accurate and efficient manner.
  
  
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public outside agencies/vendors and co-workers) in a courteous confidential effective positive professional and ethical manner.
  
  
• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois drivers license and be an insurable SHA driver.
  
  
• Ability to ensure all units are in compliance with housing authority housekeeping and UPCS standards.
  
  
• Ability to perform semi-skilled assignments.