Janitor; Buildings & Grounds

Janitor (Buildings & Grounds)

Salary: $23.92 - $36.81

Performs various janitorial duties in cleaning and maintaining offices, washrooms, lunchrooms, and work areas.

• Maintains garages and related buildings and facilities in a clean, neat and orderly condition.
• Picks up debris, sweeps, dusts, scrubs floors, walls, woodwork, etc.
• Washes windows, signs, tables, sinks, lavatories, toilets, etc.
• Empties trash containers and removes trash to disposal locations.
• Cleans and dusts office furniture and related items.
• Operates floor cleaning machines and uses mops, pails, sponges, brushes, cleaning chemicals, window washing equipment, vacuum cleaners and related material and tools.
• Removes ice and snow from stairways, walkways located in buildings and facilities.
• Spreads sand and salt as required by weather conditions.
• Observes, detects and reports non‑operating or malfunctioning equipment and apparatus, defects in heating, plumbing, electrical and related systems and equipment.
• Replenishes supplies from stockroom.
• Drives Authority equipment and service van to transport supplies to various work sites, if necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s license and be capable of operating a vehicle.
• Must perform the physical activities associated with this position.

• Extensive amount of stooping, bending, kneeling, standing, walking and climbing ladders.
• Lifts, carries and maneuvers materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Working knowledge of proper cleaning methods, techniques, materials and supplies relating to locations and surfaces to be cleaned.
• Working knowledge of how to properly and safely use cleaning solvents, chemicals and machinery and their proper application in a variety of situations and conditions.
• Ability to properly identify and report malfunctioning equipment, apparatus, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical and related systems and apparatus.
• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner.

• Usual office and field working conditions.
• Works in areas in which fumes, dust and noise are present.
• Subject to weather conditions when working outdoors.

• Various cleaning materials and equipment.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result.

If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact  prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.