Temporary Janitor - Projects

TEMPORARY PROJECT JANITOR – 6AM

MALCOLM X COLLEGE - WEST CAMPUS

Malcolm X College is seeking a Temporary (with potential to Full-time) Janitor of Projects for our West Campus. This position performs a variety of cleaning tasks in addition to all traditional janitorial work in and around the buildings with a major focus on the conference center and other event space.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Cleaning tasks include: 
• Cleanup in connection with construction, painting and repair. 
• Heavy trash removal. 
• Removal of old carpeting. 
• High level work twelve feet and over from floor level. 
• Removal of tile affixed to floor. 
• Moving and storing of construction material and equipment. 
• Loading and unloading of trucks. 
• Operation of floor scrubbers. 
• Stripping and refinishing of the floors. 
• Operation of carpet scrubbers & extraction equipment. 
• Shampooing & extraction of carpets and upholstery. 
• Furniture crating and uncrating. M. Snow removal. 
• 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 - External

• Must be a high school graduate 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. 

Malcolm X College was selected as a 2024 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication. MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. 

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 of Chicago!