Janitor

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, sweeps, dustmops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors. Picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash. Spot-washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers. Washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, ashtrays and push-plates, bottoms of doors and stairways. May operate and clean industrial types of mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick up machines. Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture. Moves and replaces original furniture and other objects as required for the cleaning of all rooms. Changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean. Sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms and sidewalks. Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• One year of previous janitorial/custodial experience is required.
• Requires excellent attendance.
• Proficiency in English language to communicate operational information with co-workers and customers and to safely perform work.
• Experience with the following is preferred: sweeps, dust-mops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors.
• Picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash. Spot-washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers.
• Washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, and push-plates, bottoms of doors and stairways.
• May operate and clean industrial types of mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick up machines.
• Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture. Moves and replaces original furniture and other objects as required for the cleaning of all rooms.
• Changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean.
• Sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms and sidewalks.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned. 
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne, and for this position, it is $20.93 per hour.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Janitor

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $20.93-$22.13.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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