Janitor

Job Description

Job Description

About Montgomery Place: The premiere senior living community overlooking Lake Michigan and the Museum of Science and Industry, Montgomery Place serves as the cultural center of East Hyde Park. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, as well as a 40-bed Skilled Nursing Unit providing Long-term Care and Short-term, sub-acute rehab services.

About the Position: The Janitor is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all common areas, Healthcare floors and apartment care, including major floor care projects, recycling and trash disposal.

What we are looking for:

• Awesome smiles and great attitudes!
• Friendly, reliable, customer-focused team members
• Compassoinate employees looking to make a difference in the lives of the residents and patients they serve

Pay range:  Starting rate of $17.50 per hour

Benefits may include depending on full or part-time status: 

• Access to Union health coverage
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Attendance Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Access to other benefits like Short Term Disability and Accident coverage
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Overall responsibilities

• Perform major housekeeping duties such as cleaning hallways, entrances and common areas as instructed by the Environmental Services Manager
• Responsible for floor and carpet maintenance in the apartments, the Health Center, and common areas as assigned
• Moving furniture from one area to another as needed while cleaning
• Responsible for recyclable and trash pickup and removal in the Health Center and the apartments
• Mop, buff, and strip, and wax floors as assigned
• Arrange table and/or chairs in areas designated for scheduled events.
• Responsible for mopping, vacuuming and cleaning resident rooms, Health Center dining rooms, and common areas as necessary
• Responsible for the clean up and decontamination of blood spills or other potentially infectious waste spills in the H/C Pavilion, apartments, or common areas
• Responsible for the removal of and packing for pick-up all infectious waste containers
• Wash internal and external windows in common areas when assigned
• Accomplish all work in the order of priority set by the Housekeeping Director
• Maintain all equipment and supplies in proper condition
• Notify supervisor of any equipment problems
• Responsible for attending and participating in all drills and in-service meetings when assigned
• Responsible for the packing, moving, and unpacking, of all household and personal items as needed for resident relocation
• Breakdown, moving and set-up of all furniture/furnishings, pictures, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standards
• Participate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the company
• Communicate effectively with all members of the staff, residents and business partners
• Provide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organization
• Openly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the entire organization
• Escalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not present
• Comply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned