Janitor (Buildings & Grounds)

Janitor (Buildings & Grounds) - ( 2600004S )

Description

SALARY

$23.92 - $36.81

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various janitorial duties in cleaning and maintaining offices, washrooms, lunchrooms, and work areas.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains garages and related buildings and facilities in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

• Picks up debris, sweeps, dusts, scrubs floors, wall, woodwork etc.

• Washes windows, signs, tables, sinks, lavatories, toilets, etc.

• Empties trash containers and removes trash to disposal locations.

• Cleans and dusts office furniture and related items.

• Operates floor cleaning machines and uses mops, pails, sponges, brushes, cleaning chemicals, window washing equipment, vacuum cleaners and related material and tools.

• Removes ice and snow from stairways, walkways located in buildings and facilities.

• Spreads sand and salt as required by weather conditions.

• Observes, detects and reports non-operating or malfunctioning equipment and apparatus, defects in heating, plumbing, electrical and related systems and equipment.

• Replenishes supplies from stockroom.

• Drives Authority equipment and service van to transport supplies to various work sites, if necessary.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

• None

CHALLENGES

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s license and be capable of operating a vehicle.

• Must perform the physical activities associated with this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive amount of stooping, bending, kneeling standing, walking and climbing ladders.

• Lifts, carries and maneuvers materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of proper cleaning methods, techniques, materials and supplies relating to locations and surfaces to be cleaned.

• Working knowledge of how to properly and safely use cleaning solvents, chemicals and machinery and their proper application in a variety of situations and conditions.

• Ability to properly identify and report malfunctioning equipment, apparatus, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical and related systems and apparatus.

• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Usual office and field working conditions.

• Works in areas in which fumes, dust and noise are present.

• Subject to weather conditions when working outdoors.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Various cleaning materials and equipment.

Additional Details: Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

• UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY

• QUALIFICATIONS

• JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits

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Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job : Facilities Maintenance

Job Posting : Jun 5, 2026, 12:46:59 PM

Position Type: : Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Req ID: 2600004S