Janitor

JANITOR
Arturo Velasquez Institute

Consider joining Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) as a full-time Janitor. Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) is seeking hardworking, dedicated janitors to perform janitorial work in and around the buildings. A successful janitor candidate will be responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and presentation of the campus facilities on our evening shift. The successful candidate will contribute to facility maintenance, will help to create a positive, welcoming environment, and will have a strong customer service focus, for students, faculty and staff.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dust all ledges, counter tops, files, office equipment, desk and walls. 
• Dust mop all hard surfaces. 
• Spot cleaning or complete washing of all walls, files, desk tops, office glass, partitions, doors, chairs, blackboards, mirrors, waste baskets and garbage cans, office machines and ash trays. 
• Thorough cleaning of all bathroom fixtures and partitions.  
• Polishing furniture. 
• Metal polishing.
• Hosing and sweeping of sidewalks. 
• Trash removal.  
• Dismantling and cleaning of light fixtures.  
• Operation of vacuum cleaners. 
• Cleaning of Venetian blinds (washing & vacuuming).  
• Policing of facility and grounds (inside & outside). 
• Washing of exterior walls. 
• Scraping of gum and other objects form hard surfaces and carpet. 
• Spot cleaning furniture or carpet, but not more than 2 hours per day. 
• Setting up and /or take down of chairs and tables.  
• Wet mopping or spot mopping public corridors, washrooms, classrooms and any hard surfaces.  
• Operation of compactors and /or balers.  
• Maintenance of outside ground (raking, grass cutting, watering, garbage, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent preferred.
• Preference will be given to current temporary janitors at City Colleges of Chicago.

• Must be able to perform all duties listed above.  

   

WORK SCHEDULE

SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• New Hire Salary: $22.56 per hour
• The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement. 
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!