Housekeeping-MH in CHICAGO, Illinois at Envision Unlimited

About Envision Unlimited:
Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. 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.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org

Envision Unlimited is currently hiring part-time Housekeeping staff.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for overall cleanliness of the site to ensure that the site is a clean and welcoming environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for keeping building and surrounding area neat, clean and free of observable safety hazards at all times.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing restrooms and program spaces.
• Responsible for replenishing soap and paper supplies as needed.
• Responsible for sweeping and vacuuming carpets and floors on a daily basis.
• Responsible for emptying waste cans, recycle bins, and other trash receptacles on a daily basis.
• Responsible for cleaning woodwork, walls, and windows using common household equipment and cleaning products.
• Responsible for sweeping sidewalks and entrance areas in the front, back and sides of the building on a daily basis, weather permitting.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and supplies in order and requesting re-supply when needed.
• Responsible for completing grounds keeping requests per supervisor and/or division director.
• Other duties as assigned.

OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE:

• Attend all required agency training, as well as scheduled outside training when available.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in dress and conduct during all programmatic and work-related events and activities.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with agency policies.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to respond sensitively to the diverse service populations of the agency, including all persons with disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Promptly report all hazardous or unsafe building conditions to department supervisors, completing necessary documentation when requested.
• Attend departmental/division team meetings as scheduled.
• Attend individual supervision as scheduled to promote performance improvement and professional development.
• Accept and perform additional duties as assigned by Site Operations Manager and/or division director.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the agency mission and all administrative policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have reliable transportation to engage in weekly travel for the role.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

2 years’ work experience prefered

High School or GED a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.