Custodian

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Custodian
Division: Operations
Union: Teamsters Local 916/Illinois Federation of Teachers Local Union 4460
Location: Springfield , Illinois
Salary: $50,004 Annually

Position Summary:
The Custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the Treasurer’s Office building(s) by performing all custodial duties for Treasurer’s Office locations as assigned. To ensure success in this position, the Custodian needs to prioritize tasks and take pride in their work by cleaning, maintaining, and creating a safe and healthy environment for Treasurer’s Office employees. The schedule for this position is 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and attendance, personal integrity, and trustworthiness are essential functions of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks based on a schedule created by the Operations management team, including but not limited to: mopping, disinfecting, window cleaning, dusting, maintaining soap/paper towel dispensers, recycling, picking up/disposing of refuse, polishing brass and other metal surfaces, and vacuuming in locations as assigned.
• Adhere to the Treasurer’s Office safety policies to create a safe work environment for employees.
• Monitor building exterior, entrance walkways, sidewalk areas, and perform light grounds keeping, including but not limited to salting of public areas, emptying of outdoor trash, recycling, and cigarette receptacles.
• Responsible for keeping a running inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting purchasing requests when supplies get low, and securing equipment and supplies to protect against pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse.
• Ensures equipment and lights are switched off, and premises are locked after hours.
• Collaborates with contract cleaning services as needed.
• Performs basic maintenance work and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, repairing door handles, replacing lightbulbs, etc.).
• Serves as backup for messenger services and mailroom staff on an as-needed basis.
• Assists General Services staff with various duties as prescribed by management.
• Assists the vehicle coordinator with any automobile maintenance and cleaning requests.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above.

Specific Skills:

• Must possess a valid Illinois State driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information in accordance with Treasurer’s Office policy and respective federal, state, and local laws.
• This position is considered moderately to highly physical and requires a lot of standing, bending, lifting, and walking. Approximately 95% of the time is spent standing or moving around the work area, and approximately 5% of the time is spent working at a desk or sitting.
• The ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis is necessary for transporting supplies and goods.
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components.
• Ability to work varying schedules depending on the operational needs of the Treasurer’s Office.

Education and Work Experience:
High School Diploma and at least one (1) year of experience in custodial services, which includes knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and supplies, is required, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the duties of the position.

Application Process: Please visit to apply by completing the online application, upload a resume and letter of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.