Housekeeping-MH

About the role

Envision Unlimited, founded in 1948 in Chicago, provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care, and supportive housing.

We are currently hiring part-time Housekeeping staff to ensure our sites remain clean and welcoming environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Keep the building and surrounding area neat, clean, and free of observable safety hazards at all times.
• Clean, sanitize, and deodorize restrooms and program spaces.
• Replenish soap and paper supplies as needed.
• Sweep and vacuum carpets and floors on a daily basis.
• Empty waste cans, recycle bins, and other trash receptacles daily.
• Clean woodwork, walls, and windows using common household equipment and cleaning products.
• Sweep sidewalks and entrance areas in the front, back, and sides of the building daily, weather permitting.
• Keep equipment and supplies in order and request re-supply when needed.
• Complete grounds keeping requests as directed by supervisor and/or division director.
• Attend all required agency training and scheduled outside training when available.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in dress and conduct during all programmatic and work-related events.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with agency policies.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse service populations of the agency, including individuals with disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Promptly report all hazardous or unsafe building conditions to supervisors and complete necessary documentation.
• Attend departmental/division team meetings and individual supervision as scheduled.
• Accept and perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Operations Manager and/or division director.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission and administrative policies.

Requirements

• 2 years’ work experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED is a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation for weekly travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, physical requirements may include:

• Standing, walking, and sitting.
• Seeing, hearing, and listening.
• Clear speech and dexterity in the use of hands and fingers.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically low to moderate noise and may include:

• Working alone or with others.
• Verbal and face-to-face contact with others.

Pay

$17.05 per hour.