Custodian

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to healing, justice, and wholeness. With over 150 years of service, LSSI continues to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in Illinois.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors.
• Remove clutter and dust furniture and surfaces.
• Clean windows and mirrors.
• Make minor repairs including but not limited to replacing light bulbs.
• Ensure proper disposal of trash, rubbish, and refuse including emptying recycle bins.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
• Complete minor maintenance related to appliances and/or grounds as needed.
• Absorb and assist with set up and/or breakdown of events as needed.
• Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner; including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
• Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained.
• Perform all required training assignments as well as comply with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A background check clearance is required.
• One to two years of custodial (or janitorial) experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• A valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency, is preferred.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage, is preferred.