Janitor Lead - (1st Shift - W16)

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RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Janitor Lead for 1st shift in Joliet, IL, onsite, full-time. The role covers heavy cleaning, floor care, restroom service, trash removal, basic repairs, and seasonal snow removal, with duties overseen by the shift supervisor. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of cleaning experience, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended hours. Preferred skills include floor finishing, food facility sanitation, forklift operation, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals. To apply, tailor your resume to emphasize reliability, safety, and hands-on custodial leadership, cite relevant experience, highlight certifications, and be ready to discuss how you communicate with management and train others.

Job Purpose: General upkeep of the office building. Making certain the building(s) is clean and in orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. Job duties may include vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and small repair work. This position reports to the shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals. Entry way only as needed.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Other Requirements:

• Basic Knowledge of repair techniques, or job training alongside and experienced custodian.

Advanced Skills:

• Sanitation for Food Facility
• Finishing/Refinishing Floors
• Forklift Driver

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• At least 6 months experience

Language Skills Sets:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and write. Ability to effectively follow orders and respond to questions from management.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally reach/lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to crouch or crawl under a 48" high shelf. Ability to ascend and descend a 14" step.
• Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
• Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
• Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
• Must have the ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights:

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Custodian position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Custodian, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.

As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment-At-Will:

It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitute commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.