JANITOR I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking to hire an experienced Janitor to serve in the Springfield area. This position will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned facilities in the Central/Southern Region, maintaining restrooms, and responding to work orders for janitorial related services. In addition, this position will also maintain and make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment and make repairs and adjustments to doors, floor titles, interior and exterior windows, and light fixtures. The ideal candidate is organized, strong written and oral communication skills, experience with janitorial work, and knowledgeable of cleaning materials and chemicals. We invite all who are qualified to apply! 

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under immediate supervision of the Springfield Facility Manager, performs a variety of manual tasks in the care, sanitation, and maintenance of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) facilities and other CMS operated facilities within the Central and Southern Region.

• Maintains restrooms, including cleaning and sanitizing urinals, stools, floors, and partitions.

• Responds to work order requests for immediate janitorial services.

• Maintains and makes minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment including cleaning, lubricating parts, and performing preventative maintenance.

• Makes minor repairs and adjustments while cleaning to doors, floor tiles, interior and exterior windows, and light fixtures

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires no formal education.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS

• Prefers working knowledge of general janitorial work
• Prefers working knowledge of the materials and methods commonly employed in office cleaning operations.
• Prefers working knowledge of floor scrubbers and burnishers for the maintenance and cleaning of flooring.
• Prefers working knowledge of handling cleaning chemicals following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards using proper protective equipment.
• Prefers professional experience following oral and written instructions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with assistance and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires physical ability to lift, carry, and climb ladders.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!