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Roving Custodial WorkerJob Number: ZIPrimary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (City Wide Facility Ops & Maint) Position Type: Union PositionOvertime Status: Non-exemptJob Summary: Under Facilities' supervision, a Roving Custodial Worker performs extensive cleaning and professional custodial duties in the maintenance of the interior and exterior of Chicago Public Schools' buildings and facilities and performs related duties as required. Roving Custodial Workers provide additional support within schools and ensure daily staffing and cleaning needs are met and complete. Roving Custodial Workers supplant the private custodial worker substitute pool, are assigned based on operational needs, and may be assigned to multiple locations each week or even daily.Responsibilities:Cleans, sweeps, mops, and scrubs floor inside and outside of classrooms, offices, stairways, corridors, and lobbies;Cleans restrooms with proper chemicals, equipment, and tools as taught in training;Strips, re-waxes, and buffs floors using heavy duty electric scrubbers and polishers; vacuums and shampoos all carpeted areas with vacuum equipment;Cleans and disinfects lavatory areas including sinks, showers, urinals, and toilets using appropriate disinfectants and chemical solutions;Refills toilet paper, menstrual hygiene products, hand soap, and paper towel dispensers in lavatories;Cleans, dusts, and polishes all types of surfaces and furniture in classrooms, offices, and all other areas of the school building;Damp wipes surfaces of chalkboards and whiteboards;Empties waste baskets, menstrual hygiene receptacles and other refuse containers to dispose of trash and ensures proper separation of trash, recycling, and compost;Lifts and moves furniture, office equipment, and draperies;Places boxes and office equipment in storage areas;Moves educational supplies as necessary within assigned school(s);Cleans the interior and street-level exterior surface of windows;Shovels snow and spreads salt either manually or with snow blower equipment;Operates power equipment or hand tools to cut and trim lawns and shrubbery; waters and fertilizes lawns; and stores hoses in proper manner;Cleans and stores equipment and supplies after each use; unboxes, loads, and stores cleaning supplies;Removes litter and debris from building floors and external property grounds;Operates refuse compactor, raises and lowers flags at appropriate times;Keeps custodial equipment clean, stored appropriately, and maintains the equipment through minor routine maintenance;Performs inventory counts as directed;Removes graffiti markings from walls and other surfaces;Sets up tables and chairs in the auditorium, hall or other designated area;Occasionally trains custodial staff on machinery, equipment, and chemical usage;Fulfills duties assigned related to cleaning projects for schools;Attends mandatory training required of this position; andMaintains and checks emails daily with required and assigned CPS devices.Qualifications:Education Required: High School Diploma, or GED equivalentExperience Required: Minimum of one (1) year of custodial work or related work experienceExperience in the use of technology to communicate issues, completion of work, and equipment/supplies inquiriesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the basic methods of building cleaning and housekeeping, and grounds and landscape maintenanceKnowledge of the proper operation and some skill using power-driven tools/equipment and hand tools.Impeccable attendance and punctualityProficient with teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and administrationExhibits passion and the ability to thrive in any school assignment amidst changes in prioritySkilled in all aspects of cleaning, including the use of cleaning equipment and suppliesAbility to perform duties inside and outside of CPS buildingsOther Requirements:Heavy work: Exerting fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, or twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, or ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to stoop, bend and crouch; reach, handle and finger objects; ability to see and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity. Flexibility in hours and work location is a requirementDuration of assignment can vary from 1 day (or multiple in 1 day) to 3 months plus for coverage of Leaves of Absences.Conditions of Employment:As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. "Up-to-date" on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60601, US
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