Janitor

Janitor

Thornwood House - University Park, IL 60484

Overview

Salary Range $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across residential buildings and grounds. This position performs routine cleaning, grounds upkeep, minor repairs, and assists with unit turnover and maintenance tasks. The technician plays a key role in delivering a positive resident experience by ensuring all common areas and exterior spaces reflect Evergreen's standards of care and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning & Upkeep

• Clean common areas such as lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, laundry rooms, kitchens, offices, and multi-purpose spaces.
• Perform deep cleaning of vacant units during turnover, including floor care and trash removal.
• Remove graffiti, debris, and litter from both interior and exterior property areas.
• Assist with "trash-outs" in vacated units and haul items to designated disposal areas.

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Walk property daily to pick up litter, remove pet waste, and check for hazards.
• Remove snow and apply salt to walkways during winter months.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and mulching (if no dedicated Groundskeeper is on-site).
• Support exterior work such as fence repair, painting, or screen replacement.

Light Maintenance Support

• Perform minor repairs such as unclogging toilets, replacing closet doors, fixing screens, or light painting.
• Replace light bulbs and monitor lighting in hallways, stairwells, and exterior areas.
• Respond to assigned work orders and assist maintenance team with basic repairs.
• Maintain clean and safe mechanical rooms and storage areas.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately (e.g., broken steps, lighting outages, leaks).
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle chemicals according to MSDS and label instructions.
• Maintain a "safety-first" approach during all work.

Additional Duties

• Distribute resident notices, flyers, newsletters, or pest control communications.
• Assist with pool upkeep as directed (if applicable).
• Track and store tools and cleaning supplies in a clean and organized manner.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in janitorial, custodial, or property cleaning roles.
• Experience with light maintenance or working with professional cleaning tools preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Pool certification required for properties with a pool.
• Valid driver's license preferred but not required.

Technical & Physical Skills

• Basic knowledge of cleaning agents, safety procedures, and janitorial equipment.
• Familiarity with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders, etc.) and power tools (drills, buffers, etc.).
• Ability to read work instructions, safety labels, and property notices.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (see Physical Demands below).

Other Requirements

• Basic knowledge of cleaning agents, safety procedures, and janitorial equipment.
• Familiarity with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders, etc.) and power tools (drills, buffers, etc.).
• Ability to read work instructions, safety labels, and property notices.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (see Physical Demands below).

Skills

• Attention to Detail – Maintains cleanliness standards and completes work thoroughly and efficiently.
• Reliability – Shows up on time, completes assigned duties, and communicates effectively with the team.
• Physical Endurance – Performs physically demanding work across multiple areas of the property.
• Customer Service – Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.
• Safety Awareness – Follows safety procedures and identifies hazards proactively.
• Problem-Solving – Responds to maintenance concerns and cleaning issues with practical solutions.
• Team Collaboration – Supports maintenance and site teams with flexibility and teamwork.
• Adaptability – Adjusts to changing property needs, weather conditions, and emergency tasks with minimal disruption.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed on-site, both indoors and outdoors, in residential property settings.
• Frequently exposed to changing weather, cleaning agents, or paint fumes.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, and reach.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 150 pounds occasionally.
• Use of ladders, carts, cleaning equipment, and hand tools is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.