Facility Custodian

Posted: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 26 June 2025
Index Requested on: 05/27/2025 19:14:33
Indexed on: 05/27/2025 19:14:33

Location: Chicago, IL, 60632, US

Industry: Non-profit - Social Services
Occupational Category: 37-2000.00 - Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY is hiring!

Description:

General Description:

Performs tasks specific to the housekeeping needs of the organization including custodial services, waste management, and grounds keeping.

Shift Details: Tuesday – Friday 9: 00 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m. Saturday 8: 00 – 4: 30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Custodial (Interior)

  • Perform custodial duties including:
    • General office cleaning.
    • Floor and carpet care cleanup and maintenance.
  • Rest room and kitchen cleanup & maintenance.
    • General warehouse housekeeping and cleanup.
  • Assist in maintenance of facility equipment and systems, as directed.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal, ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are clear.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Waste Management

  • Performs general waste management and cleanup duties including:
    • Cleaning/washing of all two-wheel trash wood carts and plastic totes/containers daily.
    • Cleanup and maintenance of waste management floor daily.
    • General warehouse cleanup and housekeeping.
    • Regularly run scrubber in the warehouse
    • Move produce and general warehouse waste to disposal area for final disposal.
    • Assist the general waste hauler in loading of open-top container or truck.
  • Sort, stack, and load used pallets (brown’s, blues, totes) and waste cardboard (including wastepaper and plastic) into trailer or warehouse storage areas.
  • Maintain outside (west side by maintenance shop) of the facility by assisting with cleanup around the compactor, cardboard, and pallet trailer areas.
  • Operate, clean, and maintain both cardboard bailers and trash.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

General

  • High school diploma/ GED equivalent.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Physically capable of lifting fifty pounds and standing six to eight hours.
  • Knowledge of facilities housekeeping maintenance practices and tools.
  • Ability to work in elevated and confined freezer/refrigerator environments, including times of inclement weather

i.e. hot, cold, or snow.

  • Excellent communication skills.

Custodial

  • 3+ years of housekeeping and/or custodial services experience with progressive responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of facilities housekeeping practices, floor care techniques, and floor care tools.

Exposure:

  • Typical office and warehouse environment; occasional work in refrigerator/freezer environments.
  • Interacts with GCFD staff, waste hauler vendors, volunteers, and temporary workers.
  • Evening and weekend hours are required.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3, 000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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