Housekeeper at Challenge Unlimited Inc – Highland, Illinois

Who we are:

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Our mission is to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities, and we are intentional about hiring candidates with disabilities.

Position Summary:

We are currently hiring a Janitor at the Highland I-70 Rest Stop.

This position involves cleaning men's restrooms and, due to privacy considerations, requires a male janitor under the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) exception.

Schedule: Friday and Saturday

Shift: Part Time

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Salary: $17.50

This is an ideal position for an individual with a disability. Candidates with a disability will be strongly considered!

Typical Duties:

• Reports to the Project Manager.
• clean, sanitize and restock bathrooms including sinks, toilets, glass and mirrors, stall walls, stainless steel areas
• Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and stairs.
• Empty trash and various recyclable cans and replace liners, clean receptacles, as necessary.
• Dust and clean office areas, desks and furniture that are not cluttered. Clean windowsills and windows. Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed.
• Clean break rooms and other areas that are applicable to the contract
• Expected to safely operate equipment
• Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers
• Driving from East bound to West bound rest stop.
• Continually performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality and customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pass federal and state background checks
• Be at least 21 years or old and have a valid driver's license.
• Pass driving background checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow instructions
• Lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling up to 45 lbs.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holiday
• Sick Days
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability