Janitor Iii (department Of Facilities Management) - Seiu 73 - Countywide

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Coordinates cleaning and janitorial services in a County facility.

Assigns tasks to Janitor II's engaged in routine cleaning of the premises.

Prepares work schedules to cover cleaning and janitorial routines.

Provides in-service training in methods and procedures of cleaning.

Inspects work of assigned personnel.

Maintains daily employee time records; initiates various reports for management covering janitorial cleaning activities; receivescalls for special cleaning services; and assigns work to appropriate personnel.

Performs janitorial tasks including maintaining floors, vacuuming rugs, cleaning toilets and sinks, dusting furniture, loading and unloading trucks, and assembling chairs, platforms, and other equipment for various gatherings.

Minimum Qualifications


* Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required.


* Two (2) years of full-time work experience performing cleaning duties with various types of solutions via hand and power-driven equipment in an institution or office building is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Ability to orient and instruct subordinate employees in cleaning operations and plan/coordinate work details.


* Ability to supervise workflow while maintaining standards of cleanliness and appearance in county buildings, hospitals, and other institutions.


* Ability to assume responsibility for high standards of cleanliness of an assigned building area.


* Ability to perform strenuous work, which includes but is not limited to moving and lifting furniture, equipment, and refuse, and operating power waxers.


* Ability to communicate verbal and written instructions to other staff members and write...