SEIU Local Helper C; TMSP

Location

Assigned CHA Community

Chief Engineer / Head Janitor or Maintenance Supervisor

Per SEIU Local 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Bargaining Unit Position -- SEIU Local 1

5T Management Service Provider is a values-driven property management company dedicated to delivering exceptional housing and services at Chicago Housing Authority communities across Chicago. We operate with an owner-operator mindset: every community we manage is treated with the same care, discipline, and pride we would bring to a property we own ourselves. Our team members are the foundation of that standard.

The Helper C supports on-site janitorial operations at an assigned CHA community. This is a bargaining-unit position covered by the SEIU Local 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is also available as a Helper C Trainee classification for candidates building toward the full Helper C role.

Working under the direction of on-site maintenance leadership, the Helper C maintains the cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the property. This role ensures common areas, grounds, and vacant units are clean, orderly, and presentable for residents and leasing activity at all times. The ideal candidate is reliable, physically capable, and takes genuine pride in the buildings and communities they maintain.

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all assigned areas including common spaces, grounds, and vacant units.
• Perform snow removal with reasonable diligence to ensure safe access to buildings, garages, walkways, and exterior areas.
• Place refuse in designated receptacles for waste removal. Keep waste areas orderly and sanitary.
• Prepare vacant apartments for rental by sweeping, dusting, and completing general cleaning tasks.
• Clean common areas including party rooms, laundry rooms, locker rooms, and other shared spaces on a regular schedule.
• Clean plumbing fixtures, refrigerators, and stove units as required.
• Wash windows as needed to maintain presentable conditions, excluding exterior windows above ground level.
• Identify and report safety hazards, cleanliness concerns, or maintenance issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Complete assigned logs or checklists accurately when applicable.
• Perform all duties consistent with the SEIU Local 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable safety requirements.

• Ability to perform custodial and cleaning duties including cleaning common areas, vacant units, refuse removal, and snow removal.
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, bending, standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and properly use required safety equipment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Must be eligible to join and maintain membership in SEIU Local 1 in good standing in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must successfully complete the required probationary period.
• Ability to work assigned schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At Five T Management Service Provider, our success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, high-performance culture where every team member is empowered to contribute, learn, and grow. We take pride in managing each property like it’s our own and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Wages, hours, and benefits for this position are governed exclusively by the SEIU Local 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

If you take pride in your work, value strong relationships, and want to be part of a team that’s making Chicago communities better every day, we want to meet you.

Apply today and help us build stronger communities, one resident at a time.