Custodial Worker

Job Title: CUSTODIAL WORKER II Division: ADMISSIONS, SECURITY AND CONTROL

Location:
JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER 1100 S HAMILTON CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612 Union: TEAMSTERS 700 Grade: X10

Salary:
$56,386 Company Overview The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides safe and temporary housing for youth ages 10
- 18 with pending legal action in the Cook County Courts.

The JTDC provides its youth with leadership, structured care, and supervision through a balanced approach of creative programming and services that teach responsibility, accountability, and sensitivity. Each member of the JTDC staff is actively encouraged and supported in pursuit of creative participation, personal well-being, and professional development.

As the largest juvenile detention center in the nation, the facility contains five major departments and various offices consisting of 600+ employees who serve an average daily population of 280+ residents.

Job Summary

The Custodial Worker II is responsible for the general custodial, building, and grounds maintenance for the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) facility. Typical Duties Collects garbage and disposes into compactor or open container on the dock as warranted multiple times daily. Breaks down cardboard boxes and places materials into special containers for cardboard recycling program. Utilizes automated chemical dispensing units to fill bottles with chemicals for distribution to residential units.

Ensures custodial cart and custodial supply closets are properly stocked and cleaned daily. Cleans all areas in the facility according to approved Environmental Services Plan and Schedule. Assists with pickup and delivery of laundry to residential units as needed. Safely operates various electrically powered machines and related custodial equipment. Reports all unusual incidents, equipment repair or facility repairs needed to immediate supervisor.

Safely uses various cleaning compounds, solvents and supplies to sanitize and disinfect facility daily. Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks carrying supplies and office furniture; moves furniture to designated areas in the facility. Prepares seating, platforms, and equipment for various gatherings, conferences, and meetings in the facility. Maintains exterior building presence by sweeping. Upkeeps the physical plant. Follows inventory tracking procedures. Follows JTDC policy and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years previous experience in a custodial capacity and knowledge of cleaning methods; institutional, correctional, or governmental experience strongly preferred. United States citizenship. 21 years of age at the time of application submission. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this

job description
.

The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Highly accountable, reliable, prompt, with a strong work ethic and the ability to function independently in meeting high standards of cleanliness in assigned building area.

Flexible and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to: lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and/or walk for long periods of time; and exercise safety and care in cleaning to avoid injuries or breakage. Ability to work with cleaning compounds, solvents, and chemicals. Ability to effectively understand, communicate, and follow instructions in English (verbally and written). Demonstrates basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred. Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Ability to move and lift furniture, equipment, refuse, laundry and containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to exercise safety and care in the provision of custodial and laundry services. Ability to operate power-driven cleaning machines. Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and compounds. Extensive reaching