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Title: General Maintenance Worker/Custodian, City of Blue Island
Position: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 hrs.
Supervised by: City/Deputy City Administrator
Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: February 10, 2025
Rate of Pay: $19.00 to $22.00 per Hour
General Summary:
Under the direction of the City Administrator and/or Deputy City Administrator, the General Maintenance Worker/Custodian (“Custodian”) performs any and all tasks assigned, which will almost exclusively involve projects in and around City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, and the East Annex. The Custodian’s responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness in and around the buildings, including but not limited to: custodial duties, trash/litter pick-up, snow shoveling, and other miscellaneous tasks as directed by City Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
• Perform all custodial duties in and around City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, and the East Annex buildings
• Collecting and taking out trash and recycling
• Cleaning and sanitizing restroom facilities
• Cleaning and mopping floors and surfaces in the common areas
• Cleaning and dusting of all surfaces
• Responsible for configuring and reconfiguring the meeting spaces in advance of scheduled meetings in the East Annex
• Perform tasks related to grounds maintenance; including snow shoveling and trash pick up
• Communication with City Administration regarding issues and concerns related to maintenance
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned
Education and Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited high school or have a certified GED certificate
• Previous custodial experience, a plus
Ability to (at entry): (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
• Perform all duties as required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift or move at least 50 pounds
• Physical strength and stamina
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
ALL candidate offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background AND drug screen.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application to: employment@cityofblueisland.org. You may also apply in person at City Hall, 13051 Greenwood Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406.
The City of Blue Island is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.
