Janitorial Crew Leader

**Janitorial Crew Leader**
**Department**: Janitorial**

**Status: Full-Time (**flexible scheduling)**

**Location**:Chicago, West Suburbs, and **South Suburbs**

**Who We Are**
At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs.

Sertoma Star Services’ roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge, person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success.

By joining the Sertoma Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future.

**Your Role**
As the Janitorial Crew Leader, you will provide leadership to Janitorial Crew Members at each contract site in order to maintain the highest quality cleaning services. The Janitorial Crew Leader is the lead representative of Sertoma Centre at all sites and must project a positive, professional image to the customers.

**Responsibilities**
- Clean the assigned contracts according to the specifications of the contract agreement.
- Teach by demonstration and perform tasks along with the Crew Members assigned.
- Perform follow-up inspections of cleaning assignments given to Crew Members.
- Drive Sertoma vehicles with care and caution. Sertoma vans are used to transport Crew Members and equipment to job sites. It is extremely important that Crew Members and equipment be transported as safely as possible. There is NO SMOKING in Sertoma vehicles and seat belts are to be worn while driving.
- Remove, or cause Crew Members to remove, all equipment and supplies from vans after use and return to the proper storage area. It is the Crew Leader's responsibility that the equipment, supplies, and contract/van keys get returned to the proper storage area.
- Maintain all janitorial equipment assigned in "like new" condition.
- Report any equipment/van problems or malfunctions in a timely manner using the proper maintenance request forms.
- Serve as liaison between the contract sites and Sertoma Centre, Inc.
- Keep vans filled with gas. Tanks should be at least half full at all times.
- Fill out Vehicle Log Book in the van on a daily basis.
- Turn in time sheets and contract sheets the next working day after the 15th and end of each month.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner on the job site at all times.

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- One year of experience performing janitorial or related cleaning work preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurance documentation.
- Technical skill in using janitorial equipment and chemicals.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good decision making ability.
- Ability to organize work and manage time.
- Ability to work with and effectively provide direction to people with disabilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

**Benefits**
- Generous paid time off
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Reimbursement for conferences and seminars
- Access to the Alsip Park District Fitness Center for $10.00 per month

**Health, Safety, and Culture**
Sertoma is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open-door, team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.