Janitor- Recreation

Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Janitor Department: Recreation-Cleaning

Reports to: Janitorial Supervisor Effective Date: December 2025

Union Affiliation: Non-Union Hourly Wage: Starting at $16.00 DOQ

Job Summary /

Purpose:

Seeking individuals who have a great work ethic, flexible hours, and applicants must be able to work up to 20 hours per week including evenings, weekends and some holidays. Ability to keep the buildings in a clean and orderly condition. As a part-time employee, your weekly hours worked will vary. Weekly hours will average no more than 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours per year.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect all areas in the facility to ensure cleanliness post events
• Ensure to have the right equipment and supplies to perform the job efficiently
• Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas
• Stock and maintain supply rooms
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or need for repairs
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform any housekeeping functions
• Ability to handle heavy equipment

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• 1-3 years’ experience in housekeeping or similar
• Working knowledge of chemical cleaners and disinfectants
• Working knowledge of custodial equipment including buffers, shampoo machines, vacuum cleaners, bucket & wringer, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the following basic life operational functions; stooping kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to carry items up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled setting.
• Periodic exposure to stressful situations
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location
• Some non-traditional working hours may be required including evening, holiday and weekends.

The physical demands and work environments described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified.

All successful candidates must pass a standard drug test and background check.

The Village of Bensenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer